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Hearing the Light - Astronomy Data Sonification

Hubble Space Telescope via YouTube

Overview

Explore the innovative world of astronomy data sonification in this captivating lecture from the Hubble Space Telescope series. Delve into how transforming astronomical data into sound deepens our understanding of the cosmos and enhances accessibility for blind and low-vision individuals. Learn about the Astronify tool, which converts star brightness measurements into pitch variations, and discover its applications in studying exoplanets, stellar flares, and other cosmic phenomena. Engage with an interactive game show segment to test your ability to identify astronomical events through sound. Gain insights into the potential of sonification in advancing scientific research and making astronomy more inclusive.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Big Picture
Greater Pumpkin
Happy Birthday Molly
Introductions
What is Sonification
Why Sonification
Using Shapes
Real Measurements
Light Curves
Exoplanets
Hot Jupiters
Heartbeat Stars
Pulsed Stars
Flares
Interactive
Round 1 Flares
Round 2 Question 1
Round 2 Question 3
Interactive Exhibits

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Hubble Space Telescope

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