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physics.pop-ph2013
Spyhoppers and Stargazers: Can Whales See the Stars?
Michael J. West
In Moby Dick, Herman Melville wondered how - or what - whales see with eyes on opposite sides of their heads. "It is plain that he can never see an object which is exactly ahead...…
astro-ph.IM2009★ 1 cited
Public Perception of Astronomers: Revered, Reviled and Ridiculed
Michael J. West
Society's view of astronomers has changed over time and from culture to culture. This review discusses some of the many ways that astronomers have been perceived by their societies…
physics.pop-ph2005
The Road Less Traveled: Non-traditional Ways of Communicating Astronomy with the Public
Michael J. West
In an age of media saturation, how can astronomers succeed in grabbing the public's attention to increase awareness and understanding of astronomy? Here I discuss some creative alt…