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Reaching the remote: Astronomy outreach in rural Mexico

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Volume: 8

Content Type: Best Practices

Keywords: Rural, Culture, Community

Article Authors

  • Alma Ruiz-Velasco
  • René Ortega Minakata
  • Juan Pablo Torres Papaqui

Abstract

This article reports on a visit to Victoria, a small village in central Mexico, and the star party conducted there. We wanted to share our experience of the outreach programme because this was one of the most remote places we have ever visited. We emphasise in particular the importance of respecting local culture and traditions, a respect highlighted by making a visit to a ritual centre in the region.
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Ruiz-Velasco, A. (2014). Reaching the remote: Astronomy outreach in rural Mexico. Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal, 8(2), 15–17. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14928713