Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2005
Ian Robson, Lars Lindberg Christensen (eds.)
Pages 230-238

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Seeing Infrared: Visualizations beyond the Visible

Abstract:

The Spitzer Space Telescope represents the infrared segment of NASA's "Great Observatory" program. Working outside of the visible spectrum presents a set of challenges in clear communication of astronomical concepts, some of them unique to this powerful telescope. We present a number of case studies of challenges for press release visualization, including visual representation of infrared data, presenting spectra, producing meaningful artwork and illustrations, and approaching nonstandard image problems.

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