Discover the Cosmos: Sailing Model Solar System Installed on A-State Campus
19/10/2023
JONESBORO – Just in time for a total solar eclipse next April, Arkansas State University announced the installation of the Voyage Model Solar System on its campus.
Voyage is funded by the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), in collaboration with the Arkansas State University Museum.
“This stunning exhibit will take visitors on an interplanetary journey through a highly detailed model of our solar system, offering a glimpse into the wonders of space,” according to R. Shea Harris, ABI outreach coordinator. “This exhibition supports ABI and A-State’s expanding role in space science research and educational opportunities such as the recent NASA WORMS (Waxworm Organic Recycling Management System) project.”
Situated along a green space that runs south to north through campus – roughly following the former location of Caraway Road – Voyage is an accurate model of the solar system with an actual size of 10 billion.
The entire route stretches 2,000 feet – a comfortable 10-minute walk – from Bookout Plaza near the ABI building to the Donald W. Reynolds Health Sciences Center, across from the North Parking Deck.
“Solar system installations are a great opportunity for our students to apply their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios through the exploration of scale and magnitude,” said Dr. Amanda Lambertus, chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. at A-State, which redirects math class assignments using a new addition to the campus.
The exhibit was created by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Science Education. As a 1 to 10 billion scale model of the solar system, all dimensions depicted – including the diameters of the Sun, planets and moons, as well as distances between worlds – are ten-billionths of their actual sizes.
Thirteen interactive pedestals allow visitors to explore the solar system. Many like to start at Matahari, near ABI and Bookout Plaza, but any order will work; each stanchion includes a visual guide to the location of the other stanchions in relation to campus landmarks.
“Just this week, I led two groups of 40 fifth graders through the Voyage Model Solar System,” added Jill Kary, curator of education at the A-State Museum. “The problem inspired many questions and comments about the size of the planet and its extreme temperatures. As we walked further and further from the sun, the students began to understand why they had been asked to walk through the exhibit. They comment on the vastness of space and the enormous distances between many planets.”
Harris points out three main features of the Solar System Voyage:
– Scale Models: This exhibit features a highly detailed scale model of our solar system, complete with accurate representations of the planets, moons, asteroids and comets.
— Interactive Stations: Visitors can interact with interactive stations to learn interesting facts about each celestial body and the latest discoveries in space exploration.
— Educational Programs: A-State offers educational programs and guided tours for students, families and astronomy enthusiasts.
Solar System A-State Voyage is designed to inspire curiosity and wonder about the universe. This encourages visitors of all ages to explore the mysteries of space, fostering a love of science and astronomy.
The entrance to the fair is located on the A-State Pedestrian and Bicyclist Trail (PAC), a map of which is online.
Interested educators and others can schedule guided tours for classes or other groups by contacting Harris, ABI outreach coordinator, rsharris@AState.edu or (870) 680-4340.
For additional information regarding this exhibit, one can follow the Arkansas Biosciences Institute on Facebook @arkansasbiosciencesinstitutestate or visit their website.
2023-10-19 20:14:28
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