| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5472447 | Acta Astronautica | 2017 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
Results in astrogeologic investigations are rarely communicated towards the general public by maps despite the new advances in planetary spatial informatics and new spatial datasets in high resolution and more complete coverage. Planetary maps are typically produced by astrogeologists for other professionals, and not by cartographers for the general public. We report on an application designed for students, which uses cartography as framework to aid the virtual exploration of other planets and moons, using the concepts of size comparison and travel time calculation. We also describe educational activities that build on geographic knowledge and expand it to planetary surfaces.
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Authors
Mátyás Gede, Henrik Hargitai,