New Media 

This Task Group provides online astronomy experiences where people work, play and learn; creates content to expose people to astronomy; distributes content for active and passive channels and uses a diverse suite of technologies to reach people on multiple platforms and in a range of online settings.

Task Group
Chair: Pamela Gay ( pamela@starstryder.com )

Objectives

• Provide online astronomy experiences in the places that people work, play and learn.
• Create content that will expose people to astronomy, provide them regular content, and create special opportunities for learning.
• Distribute content for active ("pull") and passive ("push") channels and through guerilla marketing techniques.
• Use a diverse suite of technologies to reach people on multiple platforms and in diverse online settings.

 

Organisational Associates:

      

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.