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Producing astronomy for the sight-impaired

Advances in 3-D modelling are leading to new ways of visualizing the surface of the Moon, Mars and other objects in the solar system.
by Tony Perkins

Az Sci 1/7/25 thumb hero University of Arizona professor in practice Steve Kortenkamp and Tactile models of planetary surfaces.
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Advances in 3-D modelling are leading to new ways of visualizing the surface of the Moon, Mars and other objects in the solar system. University of Arizona professor in practice Steve Kortenkamp describes how the technology is allowing him to teach astronomy to students who are blind.

Steve Kortenkamp spoke to Tim Swindle, professor emeritus in planetary science at the University of Arizona.

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