Astronomy from Aristotle to AI

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2023. “Astronomy from Aristotle to AI”

Abstract

A public presentation at the Harvard College Observatory, given in conjunction with the launch of "Massachusetts STEM Week," focusing on how science (especially astronomy) is done today, and may be done in the future, with a look at the past.

The "Padua Rainbow" rubric describing the process of science is used as a guide.  Also highlighted was "The Path to Newton," the piece of "The Prediction Project" that inspired the creation of The Padua Rainbow.

Several computational examples shown make use of the glue and WorldWide Telescope software packages, occasionally working in concert, especially as part of the NASA Cosmic Data Stories STEM outreach efforts, and the MilkyWay3D.org combined research/education project designed to study and share the 3D structure of our home Galaxy.

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A public presentation at the Harvard College Observatory, given in conjunction with the launch of "Massachusetts STEM Week," focusing on how science (especially astronomy) is done today, and may be done in the future, with a look at the past.

The "Padua Rainbow" rubric describing the process of science is used as a guide.  Also highlighted was "The Path to Newton," the piece of "The Prediction Project" that inspired the creation of The Padua Rainbow.

Several computational examples shown make use of the glue and WorldWide Telescope software packages, occasionally working in concert, especially as part of the NASA Cosmic Data Stories STEM outreach efforts, and the MilkyWay3D.org combined research/education project designed to study and share the 3D structure of our home Galaxy.

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