At the Svábhegy Observatory, you can visit tangible universe Exhibition. In the one-day exhibition, blind and visually impaired visitors can learn about the celestial bodies of the solar system through 90 uniquely developed, decorative, concrete models, according to a communication from the Astronomical and Earth Sciences Research Center to MTI.
As they write, material for the exhibition, created by the Bakony Astronomical Society, will now be available in Budapest with the participation of the Svábhegy Observatory. The objective of the interactive audible and tactile exhibition is to make the wonders of the universe known to the blind and visually impaired in a way that fills the void.
According to the information, the creators of the Tactile Universe program aim to develop an astronomical display equivalent to the visually impaired in addition to the traditional telescopic deployment.
Members of the Bakony Astronomical Society have developed a theme for the production of tactile models and models, which present the solar system in detail: 77 3D-printed models have been created, which show 46 celestial bodies with their interesting surface shapes. In addition to the printed items, nine more handmade models have been added. In addition to the 86 models, visitors can also experience 3 real meteors and so-called tectites that form during impact.
One of the meteorites on display is a 3.5 kilogram specimen from the Campo del Cielo fall in Argentina, and the other is the Canyon Diablo iron meteorite in the United States. The interesting thing about the latter is that Barringer crater in Arizona, which he carved, is completed in concrete form. Iron meteorites are not only interesting to touch or weight, but also to smell, which is why they are included in the topic.
The program is free for all visitors, but registration is required. For maximum audio enjoyment in the models, you need a smartphone with a NAP or QR code and a headset.
(MTI)
