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Hearing the Light - Astronomy Data Sonification

Hubble Space Telescope via YouTube

Overview

This course aims to deepen understanding of the cosmos and make astronomy more accessible through the technique of sonification, which involves representing data as sound. Participants will learn about the goals of the Astronify project and how to use the software to convert astronomical measurements into audio. The teaching method includes discussions, demonstrations, and an interactive game show where participants can identify celestial phenomena in real data. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, data analysis, and accessibility in science.

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

Taught by

Hubble Space Telescope

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