Astronomy in Second Life (page 32-34)
Adrienne J. Gauthier
Summary
Second Life (SL) is a multi-user virtual environment that is not limited to adult social entertainment. SL is also a 3D playground for innovative instructors and education/outreach professionals in the sciences. Astronomy and space science have a presence in SL, but it could be so much more. This paper describes some of the current astronomy themed spaces in SL and briefly discusses future innovations.
I've received some questions about my article and how to reach the places in SL that are mentioned. Here is a quick tutorial:
METHOD: SLURLS
Use the SLURLS listed in the article or on this page: https://www.capjournal.org/issues/01/01_32.php
1. Have SL (Second Life) already open and you are logged in.
2. In a web browser have the SLURL page (above from CAP J) open or type in the SLURL.
3. Your browser will resolve the address on the SLURL homepage and activate a widget that then asks you if you want to Teleport to that location. In SL - that will activate the Map feature and you can teleport.
OPTION 2: Contact Ourania Fizgig in-world for a Notecard of Landmarks
1. In SL - Search for my avatar: Ourania Fizgig.
2. *do not* try to add me a as a Friend. Unless I personally know someone, I do not add them as Friends (that's an SL custom).
3. Send me a Communication message as an IM (Instant Message) - ask for the "Astronomy in Second Life Notecard of Landmarks".
4. You should receive it in a day or two of sending your request.
