Podcast: Astronomy and New Media

by Nancy Atkinson on August 24, 2009

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Spiral galaxy M74. Image credit: Hubble

Spiral galaxy M74. Image credit: Hubble


Astronomy is one of the scientific fields that have been completely shaken up by new media. The Internet has enabled communication between researchers in a dramatic new way, creating new collaborations, removing obstacles, and drawing in an army of enthusiastic volunteers to help with research. Let’s take a look at how new media is helping change astronomy, and how you can get involved.

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Astronomy and New Media show notes and transcript.

About

Nancy Atkinson is Universe Today's Senior Editor. She also is the host of the NASA Lunar Science Institute podcast and works with the Astronomy Cast and 365 Days of Astronomy podcasts. Nancy is also a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador.

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