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Space Signpost: Welcome to the Neighbourhood

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Summary

Space Signpost: Welcome to the Neighbourhood is a new approach to the public understanding of science that allows people to explore the solar system while standing in a city street. Users control a moving signpost that points to objects in the solar system while navigating through space via a digital interface.

Project type and status

Prototype project: completed. The first external public signpost was launched in Bristol in January 2006.

Partners

Adam Nieman

Online press coverage

09/11/06 - Computer Science for Fun

Space Signpost
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