ABOUT CAP2018
Important dates | Intro | Sub-Themes | Audiences | Organising Committes | Co-organizers | SOC | NOC | LOC | Supporters & Collaborators
WELCOME TO CAP2018
WELCOME TO FUKUOKA!
24 – 28 March 2018
Important dates
Save the following dates and deadlines:
1 May 2017:
Conference registration and abstract submission – open;
15 May 2017:
Grant application – opens;
15 September 2017:
Grant application – deadline;
15 October 2017:
Abstract submission – deadline;
1 November 2017:
Third announcement – grants awarded;
30 November 2017:
Abstract selection announcement;
15 December 2017:
Last day at Early Registration Prices;
15 January 2018:
Last day for VISA application support from LOC
30 January 2018:
First version of program published;
Update January 24, 2018: as we have reached venue capacity limit, registration closes earlier than planned, on 31 January 2018, 23:59 Japan time;
24 – 28 March 2018:
CAP 2018
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March 23, 2018
Largest Conference for Astronomy Communicators Ever Starts in Fukuoka, Japan
This Saturday, 24 March 2018, the eighth Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference (CAP) 2018 starts at the Fukuoka City Science Museum, in Japan. This is the largest CAP Conference ever, with around 450 participants from 53 countries across all continents, except Antarctica, attending.
The conference will last five days, from Saturday, 24 March until Wednesday, 28 March, and it is organised under the main theme of “Communicating Astronomy in Today’s World: Purpose & Methods”. [Read more]
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March 20, 2018
Special dome program presented by Konica Minolta
Day3, March 26, Monday
13:30～14:00 – Fukuoka City Science Museum opening anniversary program: “Space frontier astronaut for this step” (30 minutes)
18:10～18:53 – Directed by Hiromitsu Kamisaka: “HORIZON: Beyond the Edge of the Visible Universe” (40 minutes) – English edition
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March 05, 2018
EARLY ONSITE REGISTRATION MARCH 23, 2018, 3pm-9pm
As you know, this CAP Conference will have an overwhelming participation of 400 people from over 45 countries, and we would like you to have a smooth and special registration experience. One day before the start, on March 23, we have prepared special programs for you to enjoy.
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March 01, 2018
PROGRAM BOOK NOW ONLINE
You can find the Program Book HERE.
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February 28, 2018
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February 07, 2018
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Due to the large number of participants, pre-registration of the CAP2018 workshops is required. Please complete the workshop registration here. The workshops are first-come-first-served. The first deadline of workshop registration is Feb 23.
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February 01, 2018
GUIDELINES FOR PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE
You can find all information HERE.
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January 24, 2018
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 31 JANUARY
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in attending CAP 2018! As the venue has almost reached its capacity limit, conference registration will be closed on Jan 31 23:59 Japan time. We encourage you to register before that date if you still want to attend the conference. Thank you for your understanding.
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January 9, 2018
CAP 2018 Registration Might Close Sooner than Planned
The 2018 edition of the Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference has received overwhelming interest from professionals around the world. The number of registered participants is much higher than anticipated and it continues to increase. For this reason, the organisers would like to announce that if the venue limit of 400 participants is reached, registration will be closed sooner than 28 February 2018.
We would like to encourage all those who are planning on attending CAP 2018 to pay their registrations fees as soon as possible to secure their spot.
The CAP 2018 programme can be checked here.
We thank you for all your interest and we look forward to seeing you at the conference!
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December 28, 2017
The draft program is published
The draft program is published at the program page.
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December 9, 2017
The list of accepted abstracts is published
Please find the list of accepted abstracts at accepted submission list (Google Docs)
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November 1, 2017
Japanese Travel Grants for Asia-Pacific Science Communicators Awarded
The 2018 National and Local Organizing Committee wanted the CAP 2018 Conference to provide a unique opportunity to promote the development and professionalization of science communication in the Asia-Pacific region. Joint efforts between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and Japanese crowdfunding campaigns allowed supporting the attendance of participants from Asia-Pacific countries. [Read more]
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November 1, 2017
CAP 2018 IAU Travel Grants Awarded
The CAP 2018 Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC) has received an overwhelming response of more than 90 IAU Travel Grant applications. The SOC is delighted to see the enormous interest in the CAP 2018 conference in Japan. [Read more]
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October 17, 2017
WiFi @ the Fukuoka City Science Museum
During CAP 2018 participants will have access to wireless WiFi accessible at any point from the venue. Unfortunately, a good connection is guaranteed only for a maximum of 50 users simultaneously. As we expect a larger number of participants at CAP 2018, we recommend buying data SIM cards. [Read more]
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October 16, 2017
Announcement: CAP 2018 Abstract Submissions & Asia-Pacific Grant Deadline Extended
New Deadline: October 18, 2018, 23:59 UTC
We regret to inform that our CAP 2018 website has been experiencing some difficulties in the past hours due to the many requests for submission. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. The organizing committee has agreed to an extension of the deadline for abstract submission and Asia-Pacific Grant Application. You are welcome to still submit your abstract by following the links available: [Read more] -
October 02, 2017
Reminder: CAP 2018 abstract submission closes on 15 October
15 October is the last day abstracts can be submitted to the Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 Conference (CAP 2018). The edition’s theme focuses on current challenges in astronomy communication, what purposes should our field serve in current contexts and what methods are most efficient in achieving our goals. [Read more]
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September 18, 2017
Invited speaker: Professor Dominique Brossard addresses online science communication at CAP 2018
Dr. Brossard, Ph.D., is one of the invited speakers at CAP 2018 in Fukuoka, Japan. In her talk, “Communicating Science in New Media Environments” she will discuss how scientific discourse gets constructed in online environments and stress the aspects that need to be taken into account for successful science communication, based on empirical research findings. [Read more]
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September 18, 2017
Invited speaker: Theoretical physicist Hitoshi Murayama among invited speakers at CAP 2018
Renowned theoretical physicist Hitoshi Murayama is one of the CAP 2018 invited speakers. His talk “Dark Side of the Universe for Everybody” will present his methods of using dark matter and dark energy to communicate science and engage the public. [Read more]
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September 15, 2017
Announcement – Asia-Pacific Grant Deadline Extended: New Deadline: October 15, 2018
Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 (CAP 2018) in Japan will provide a unique opportunity to promote the development and professionalization of science communication in the Asia-Pacific region. A joint effort between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and a Japanese crowdfunding campaign will allow support for the attendance of participants from developing countries in the region. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 15, 2018. [Read more]
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September 14, 2017
Reminder: Only one day left to apply for a grant to CAP 2018
Two types of grants are offered by organizers to provide support in attending the Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 Conference in Fukuoka, Japan. The deadline for both of them ends on 15 September. [Read more]
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September 5, 2017
Announcement: Conference Proceedings of the 2018 edition of Communicating Astronomy with the Public
The Communicating Astronomy with the Public conference will be hosted in Japan, from 24 to 28 March 2018 in Fukuoka, in southern Island of Kyushu. For the 2018 edition a book of proceedings will be available, both as an online version and in print. [Read more]
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July 1, 2017
Fulldome format presentations available for CAP 2018
Using Multimedia, Social Media, Immersive Environments, and other Technologies for Public Engagement with Astronomy [Read more]
Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018
The CAP Conference series is organised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), through Commission 2 — Communicating Astronomy with the Public. The IAU has more than 10,000 active members in 98 countries worldwide and its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), a leading astronomy research organization, and Fukuoka City, an area with historical connections to science and astronomy, teamed up to bring the international astronomy outreach and education community to Japan to directly experience the latest Japanese and Asian advances in astronomy communication.
Since 2003, CAP conferences have facilitated the exchange of ideas and best practices. The conference helps strengthen the local community of professionals by connecting them to the global network. CAP 2018 in Japan will be a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with new professionals in the Japanese, Asian, and worldwide astronomy communication communities.
Communicating Astronomy in Today’s World:
Purpose & Methods
Sub-themes
Current Challenges in Astronomy Communication
• Communicating astronomy in a post-factual society;
• Issues management and crisis communication;
• Talking with policy makers;
• How to gain traction on a shoestring budget;
• Fundraising;
• Science versus Politics
Best Practices in Public Outreach
• Outreach in visitor centers, museums, and planetariums;
• Outrageous outreach (unconventional outreach);
• Using co-creation to communicate science;
• Using entertainment to communicate science;
• Astronomy communication and outreach in Japan;
• Engaging with students and teachers outside the classroom;
• When science meets art;
• Citizen science projects
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Empathy in Communicating Astronomy
• Engaging with different age groups: children, teenagers, seniors;
• Engaging with different social groups, especially under-represented ones;
• Astronomy and interculturality
Astronomy Communication for a Better World
• Using astronomy communication to promote peace and collaboration;
• Global networking in international campaigns;
• Astronomy communication for Asian Pacific development;
• Astronomy communication in the developing world
Media’s Role in Astronomy Communication
• What makes a successful press release;
• Media interviews and media conferences, do’s and dont’s;
• How to make the headlines: Media needs and interests;
• Choosing the right media mix;
• Storytelling and the human-side of astronomy;
• Dealing with the dark side of media: sensationalism, need for speed, and lack of science literacy
Using Multimedia, Social Media, Immersive Environments, and other Technologies for Public Engagement with Astronomy
• Data visualisation in astronomy communication;
• Astronomy communication inside the dome;
• Disruptive technologies;
• Social media and new media best practices and lessons learnt;
• Podcasting/vodcasting;
• Multimedia techniques;
• Technologies for the written word;
• Technologies for audiovisuals;
• Best of graphic design;
• What tech does the future hold for us?
Special Topic: Public Engagement Opportunities during the IAU Centennial Celebration
• Activities planned and brainstorming on new ideas;
• A look at the future of the IAU role in astronomy outreach
Audiences
• Science Communicators
• Public Outreach Professionals
• Informal Educators
• Professional Astronomers
• Amateur Astronomers
• Planetarium, Museum & Science Centers Professionals
• Natural & Social Science Researchers
• Journalists & Writers
• Creatives & Artists
Organizing committees
International Astronomical Union
Founded in 1919, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the world’s largest professional body for astronomers. It is an international astronomical organisation that brings together more than 10,000 professional astronomers from almost 100 countries. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. The IAU also serves as the internationally recognised authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies and the surface features on them.
Fukuoka City
The new Fukuoka City Science Museum, created by the Child Affairs Bureau of the Fukuoka City Government, is providing its full support to host CAP 2018. The CAP conference will be the first large international event to be organized in this new state-of-the-art building. The national and local organization committees have many years of experience in organizing large meetings (e.g. East Asian Network of Astronomy: Research, Education and Popularization, 2007 at Fukuoka International Congress Center and Fukuoka Prefecture Science Museum).
- Fukuoka City Science Museum
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is the national center for astronomical research in Japan. Established in 1988, it possesses some of the most advanced observing facilities in the world. As an Inter-University Research Institute, it promotes the open use of these services among researchers throughout Japan and encourages international cooperation. Since 2012, NAOJ has hosted the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach and has been leading efforts on implementing workshops, teacher training, and resource allocation in the Asian Pacific region.
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
Co-organizers
SOKENDAI – The Graduate University for Advanced Studies
www.soken.ac.jp/en
ASJ – Astronomical Society of Japan
www.asj.or.jp/en
TENKYO – Japanese Society for Education and Popularization of Astronomy
www.tenkyo.net
JAPOS – Japanese Public Observatory Society
www.koukaitenmondai.jp
JAAA – Japanese Amateur Astronomers Association
www.jaaa-astro.jp
Japanese Planetarium Association
www.planetarium.jp
Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)
Sze-leung Cheung, IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (SOC Co-Chair)
Oana Sandu, The European Southern Observatory (SOC Co-Chair)
Thierry Botti, Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille / Institut Pythéas
Lars Lindberg Christensen, International Astronomical Union/ESO
Dennis Crabtree, NRC Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics
Doris Daou, Planetary Science Division NASA
Richard Tresch Fienberg, American Astronomical Society
Pamela Gay, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ramasamy Venugopal, IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
Carlos Molina, Astronomy Dept. – Universidad de Antioquia
Pedro Russo, Leiden University
Kaz Sekiguchi, NAOJ
Jin Zhu, Beijing Planetarium
Hidehiko Agata, NAOJ (LOC + SOC)
Lina Canas, IAU OAO / NAOJ (LOC + SOC)
National Organizing Committee (NOC)
Hisanori Itoh, Director of Fukuoka City Science Museum, Kyushu University Professor Emeritus (NOC Chair)
Masahiko Hayashi, Director General, NAOJ (NOC Vice-Chair)
Hidehiko Agata, Chief of Outreach & Education Office, NAOJ / Supervising Director of IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (NOC Vice-Chair)
Masanobu Ishibashi, Chief Executive, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Tadahiro Ikeda, Director of Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Kiyoshi Tanji, Project Manager of Fukuoka City Science Museum, Total Media Development Institute Co. Ltd.
Yoshitomu Yokota, Project Leader of Fukuoka City Science Museum, Total Media Development Institute Co. Ltd.
Hitoshi Yamaoka, Chief of Public Relations Office, NAOJ
Ryuichi Hasuo, Director, Office of International Relations, NAOJ
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Hidehiko Agata, Chief of Outreach & Education Office, NAOJ / Supervisor of IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (LOC Chair)
Hitoshi Yamaoka, Chief of Public Relations Office, NAOJ (LOC Vice-Chair)
Lina Canas, IAU OAO Assistant Coordinator, NAOJ (LOC Vice-Chair)
Shigeyuki Karino, Faculty of Engineering, Lecturer, Kyushu Sangyo University (LOC Vice-Chair)
Asako Mimura, Fukuoka City Science Museum
Eimi Anazawa, Sales Department, Sales Division, KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIUM CO. LTD.
Hideaki Fujiwara, Public Information Officer/Scientist at Subaru Telescope, NAOJ
Hiroko Komiyama, Specially Appointed Senior Specialist in the Office of International Relations, NAOJ
Hiroko Tsuzuki, Specially Appointed Senior Specialist in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Izumi Fujimura, Assistant Chief, Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Kyoko Ninomiya, Nishinippon Shimbun Event Service
Kentaro Yaji, Research Expert in the Solar Observatory, NAOJ
Masaaki Hiramatsu, Assistant Professor at NAOJ Chile Observatory (ALMA)
Makiko Aoki, Administrative Assistant in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Osamu Yoshitake, Manager, NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY Kyushu Global MICE Center
Ryoichi Oki, Chief, Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Ramsey Lundock, Specially Appointed Senior Specialist in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Seiichiro Naito, Public Outreach Official in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Sayumi Noguchi, Administrative Supporter in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Saeko Hayashi, National Astronomical Observatory Japan (NAOJ)
Takanobu Kato, Fukuoka City Science Museum
Tadahiro Ikeda, Director of Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Youhei Fujikake, General Manager, Sales Division, KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIUM CO. LTD.
Yasuyuki Nakajima, Sales Department, Sales Division, KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIUM CO. LTD.
Yosuke Masuda, Director, NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY Kyushu Global MICE Center
Yuka Ishii, Nishinippon Shimbun Event Service
International Representatives:
Seo Gu Lee, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
Wichan Insiri, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)
Hakim L. Malasan, ITB, Bosscha Observatory
Tracy Chiu, National Central University
Chen Wen Ping, National Central University
Hsiang-Kuang Chang, National Tsing Hua University – IoA
Antonio Pereira, Huancayo Observatory of the Geophysical, Institute of Peru
Mike Simmons, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB)
Carl Pennypacker, Global Hands-On Universe (GHOU)
Rosa Doran, Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP)
Mark Subbarao, International Planetary Society (IPS)
Tibisay Sankatsing Nava, Universe Awareness – UNAWE
Sze-leung Cheung, IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach
Seline Hu, Taipei Astronomical Museum
Avivah Yamani, from Iangitselatan
Ronny Syamara, from Jakarta Planetarium and Observatory / Association of Amateur Astronomer in Jakarta (the HAAJ)
Hendra Amijaya, from Astrogeology Club, Gajah MadaUniversity of Yogyakarta
Supporters & Collaborators
SCJ – Science Council of Japan
scj.go.jp/en
JAXA – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
global.jaxa.jp
JASTJ – Japanese Association of Science & Technology Journalists
jastj.jp
KASI – Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
www.kasi.re.kr/eng
NARIT – National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand
www.narit.or.th/en
ITB, Bosscha Observatory
bosscha.itb.ac.id/id/
NTHU-IoA – National Tsing Hua University
nthu-en.web.nthu.edu.tw/bin/home.php
Taipei Astronomical Museum
en.tam.gov.taipei
Huancayo Observatory of the Geophysical Institute of Peru
www.igp.gob.pe
Astronomers Without Borders
astronomerswithoutborders.org
GHOU – Global Hands-On Universe
handsonuniverse.org/ghou2016
GTTP – Galileo Teacher Training Program
galileoteachers.org
International Planetarium Society
www.ips-planetarium.org
Subaru Telescope
www.subarutelescope.org
UNAWE – Universe Awareness
www.unawe.org
IAU OAO – Office for Astronomy Outreach
www.iau.org/public
HAAJ – Association of Amateur Astronomer in Jakarta
penjelajahangkasa.com
Iangitselatan
langitselatan.com
Astrogeology Club, Gajah MadaUniversity of Yogyakarta
WELCOME TO CAP2018!
WELCOME TO FUKUOKA!
24 – 28 March 2018
Important dates
Save the following dates and deadlines:
1 May 2017:
Conference registration and abstract submission – open;
15 May 2017:
Grant application – opens;
15 September 2017:
Grant application – deadline;
15 October 2017:
Abstract submission – deadline;
1 November 2017:
Third announcement – grants awarded;
30 November 2017:
Abstract selection announcement;
15 December 2017:
Last day at Early Registration Prices;
15 January 2018:
Last day for VISA application support from LOC
30 January 2018:
First version of program published;
Update January 24, 2018: as we have reached venue capacity limit, registration closes earlier than planned, on 31 January 2018, 23:59 Japan time;
24 – 28 March 2018:
CAP 2018
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March 23, 2018
Largest Conference for Astronomy Communicators Ever Starts in Fukuoka, Japan
This Saturday, 24 March 2018, the eighth Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference (CAP) 2018 starts at the Fukuoka City Science Museum, in Japan. This is the largest CAP Conference ever, with around 450 participants from 53 countries across all continents, except Antarctica, attending [Read more]
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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Due to the large number of participants, pre-registration of the CAP2018 workshops is required. Please complete the workshop registration here. The workshops are first-come-first-served. The first deadline of workshop registration is Feb 23.
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GUIDELINES FOR PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE
More News Coming Soon
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REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 31 JANUARY
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in attending CAP 2018! As the venue has almost reached its capacity limit, conference registration will be closed on Jan 31 23:59 Japan time. We encourage you to register before that date if you still want to attend the conference. Thank you for your understanding.
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Japanese Travel Grants for Asia-Pacific Science Communicators Awarded [Read more]
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CAP 2018 IAU Travel Grants Awarded [Read more]
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WiFi @ the Fukuoka City Science Museum [Read more]
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ANNOUNCEMENT: CAP 2018 Abstract Submissions & Asia-Pacific Grant Deadline Extended [Read more]
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REMINDER: CAP 2018 abstract submission closes on 15 October [Read more]
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INVITED SPEAKER: Professor Dominique Brossard addresses online science communication at CAP 2018 [Read more]
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INVITED SPEAKER: Theoretical physicist Hitoshi Murayama among invited speakers at CAP 2018 [Read more]
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ANNOUNCEMENT – Asia-Pacific Grant Deadline Extended: New Deadline: October 15, 2018 [Read more]
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REMINDER: Only one day left to apply for a grant to CAP 2018 [Read more]
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Conference Proceedings of the 2018 edition of Communicating Astronomy with the Public [Read more]
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FULLDOME format presentations available for CAP 2018 [Read more]
Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018
The CAP Conference series is organised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), through Commission 2 — Communicating Astronomy with the Public. The IAU has more than 10,000 active members in 98 countries worldwide and its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), a leading astronomy research organization, and Fukuoka City, an area with historical connections to science and astronomy, teamed up to bring the international astronomy outreach and education community to Japan to directly experience the latest Japanese and Asian advances in astronomy communication.
Since 2003, CAP conferences have facilitated the exchange of ideas and best practices. The conference helps strengthen the local community of professionals by connecting them to the global network. CAP 2018 in Japan will be a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with new professionals in the Japanese, Asian, and worldwide astronomy communication communities.
Communicating Astronomy in Today’s World:
Purpose & Methods
Sub-themes
Current Challenges in Astronomy Communication
• Communicating astronomy in a post-factual society;
• Issues management and crisis communication;
• Talking with policy makers;
• How to gain traction on a shoestring budget;
• Fundraising;
• Science versus Politics
Best Practices in Public Outreach
• Outreach in visitor centers, museums, and planetariums;
• Outrageous outreach (unconventional outreach);
• Using co-creation to communicate science;
• Using entertainment to communicate science;
• Astronomy communication and outreach in Japan;
• Engaging with students and teachers outside the classroom;
• When science meets art;
• Citizen science projects
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Empathy in Communicating Astronomy
• Engaging with different age groups: children, teenagers, seniors;
• Engaging with different social groups, especially under-represented ones;
• Astronomy and interculturality
Astronomy Communication for a Better World
• Using astronomy communication to promote peace and collaboration;
• Global networking in international campaigns;
• Astronomy communication for Asian Pacific development;
• Astronomy communication in the developing world
Media’s Role in Astronomy Communication
• What makes a successful press release;
• Media interviews and media conferences, do’s and dont’s;
• How to make the headlines: Media needs and interests;
• Choosing the right media mix;
• Storytelling and the human-side of astronomy;
• Dealing with the dark side of media: sensationalism, need for speed, and lack of science literacy
Using Multimedia, Social Media, Immersive Environments, and other Technologies for Public Engagement with Astronomy
• Data visualisation in astronomy communication;
• Astronomy communication inside the dome;
• Disruptive technologies;
• Social media and new media best practices and lessons learnt;
• Podcasting/vodcasting;
• Multimedia techniques;
• Technologies for the written word;
• Technologies for audiovisuals;
• Best of graphic design;
• What tech does the future hold for us?
Special Topic: Public Engagement Opportunities during the IAU Centennial Celebration
• Activities planned and brainstorming on new ideas;
• A look at the future of the IAU role in astronomy outreach
Audiences
• Science Communicators
• Public Outreach Professionals
• Informal Educators
• Professional Astronomers
• Amateur Astronomers
• Planetarium, Museum & Science Centers Professionals
• Natural & Social Science Researchers
• Journalists & Writers
• Creatives & Artists
Organising committees
International Astronomical Union
Founded in 1919, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the world’s largest professional body for astronomers. It is an international astronomical organisation that brings together more than 10,000 professional astronomers from almost 100 countries. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. The IAU also serves as the internationally recognised authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies and the surface features on them.
Fukuoka City
The new Fukuoka City Science Museum, created by the Child Affairs Bureau of the Fukuoka City Government, is providing its full support to host CAP 2018. The CAP conference will be the first large international event to be organized in this new state-of-the-art building. The national and local organization committees have many years of experience in organizing large meetings (e.g. East Asian Network of Astronomy: Research, Education and Popularization, 2007 at Fukuoka International Congress Center and Fukuoka Prefecture Science Museum).
- Fukuoka City Science Museum
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is the national center for astronomical research in Japan. Established in 1988, it possesses some of the most advanced observing facilities in the world. As an Inter-University Research Institute, it promotes the open use of these services among researchers throughout Japan and encourages international cooperation. Since 2012, NAOJ has hosted the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach and has been leading efforts on implementing workshops, teacher training, and resource allocation in the Asian Pacific region.
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
Co-Organizers
SOKENDAI – The Graduate University for Advanced Studies
soken.ac.jp/en
ASJ – Astronomical Society of Japan
asj.or.jp/en
TENKYO – Japanese Society for Education and Popularization of Astronomy
tenkyo.net
JAPOS – Japanese Public Observatory Society
koukaitenmondai.jp
JAAA – Japanese Amateur Astronomers Association
jaaa-astro.jp
Japanese Planetarium Association
planetarium.jp
Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)
Sze-leung Cheung, IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (SOC Co-Chair)
Oana Sandu, The European Southern Observatory (SOC Co-Chair)
Thierry Botti, Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille / Institut Pythéas
Lars Lindberg Christensen, International Astronomical Union/ESO
Dennis Crabtree, NRC Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics
Doris Daou, Planetary Science Division NASA
Richard Tresch Fienberg, American Astronomical Society
Pamela Gay, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ramasamy Venugopal, IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
Carlos Molina, Astronomy Dept. – Universidad de Antioquia
Pedro Russo, Leiden University
Kaz Sekiguchi, NAOJ
Jin Zhu, Beijing Planetarium
Hidehiko Agata, NAOJ (LOC + SOC)
Lina Canas, IAU OAO / NAOJ (LOC + SOC)
National Organizing Committee (NOC)
Hisanori Itoh, Director of Fukuoka City Science Museum, Kyushu University Professor Emeritus (NOC Chair)
Masahiko Hayashi, Director General, NAOJ (NOC Vice-Chair)
Hidehiko Agata, Chief of Outreach & Education Office, NAOJ / Supervising Director of IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (NOC Vice-Chair)
Masanobu Ishibashi, Chief Executive, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Tadahiro Ikeda, Director of Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Kiyoshi Tanji, Project Manager of Fukuoka City Science Museum, Total Media Development Institute Co. Ltd.
Yoshitomu Yokota, Project Leader of Fukuoka City Science Museum, Total Media Development Institute Co. Ltd.
Hitoshi Yamaoka, Chief of Public Relations Office, NAOJ
Ryuichi Hasuo, Director, Office of International Relations, NAOJ
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Hidehiko Agata, Chief of Outreach & Education Office, NAOJ / Supervisor of IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (LOC Chair)
Hitoshi Yamaoka, Chief of Public Relations Office, NAOJ (LOC Vice-Chair)
Lina Canas, IAU OAO Assistant Coordinator, NAOJ (LOC Vice-Chair)
Shigeyuki Karino, Faculty of Engineering, Lecturer, Kyushu Sangyo University (LOC Vice-Chair)
Asako Mimura, Fukuoka City Science Museum
Eimi Anazawa, Sales Department, Sales Division, KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIUM CO. LTD.
Hideaki Fujiwara, Public Information Officer/Scientist at Subaru Telescope, NAOJ
Hiroko Komiyama, Specially Appointed Senior Specialist in the Office of International Relations, NAOJ
Hiroko Tsuzuki, Specially Appointed Senior Specialist in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Izumi Fujimura, Assistant Chief, Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Kyoko Ninomiya, Nishinippon Shimbun Event Service
Kentaro Yaji, Research Expert in the Solar Observatory, NAOJ
Masaaki Hiramatsu, Assistant Professor at NAOJ Chile Observatory (ALMA)
Makiko Aoki, Administrative Assistant in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Osamu Yoshitake, Manager, NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY Kyushu Global MICE Center
Ryoichi Oki, Chief, Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Ramsey Lundock, Specially Appointed Senior Specialist in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Seiichiro Naito, Public Outreach Official in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Sayumi Noguchi, Administrative Supporter in the Public Relations Center, NAOJ
Saeko Hayashi, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
Takanobu Kato, Fukuoka City Science Museum
Tadahiro Ikeda, Director of Facility Operation Review, Child Affairs Bureau, Fukuoka City Government
Youhei Fujikake, General Manager, Sales Division, KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIUM CO. LTD.
Yasuyuki Nakajima, Sales Department, Sales Division, KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIUM CO. LTD.
Yosuke Masuda, Director, NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY Kyushu Global MICE Center
Yuka Ishii, Nishinippon Shimbun Event Service
International Representatives:
Seo Gu Lee, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
Wichan Insiri, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)
Hakim L. Malasan, ITB, Bosscha Observatory
Tracy Chiu, National Central University
Chen Wen Ping, National Central University
Hsiang-Kuang Chang, National Tsing Hua University – IoA
Antonio Pereira, Huancayo Observatory of the Geophysical, Institute of Peru
Mike Simmons, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB)
Carl Pennypacker, Global Hands-On Universe (GHOU)
Rosa Doran, Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP)
Mark Subbarao, International Planetary Society (IPS)
Tibisay Sankatsing Nava, Universe Awareness – UNAWE
Sze-leung Cheung, IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach
Seline Hu, Taipei Astronomical Museum
Avivah Yamani, from Iangitselatan
Ronny Syamara, from Jakarta Planetarium and Observatory / Association of Amateur Astronomer in Jakarta (the HAAJ)
Hendra Amijaya, from Astrogeology Club, Gajah MadaUniversity of Yogyakarta
HAAJ – Association of Amateur Astronomer in Jakarta
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