Elementary, Secondary and Informal Education: Dragon Skies: Astronomical Instruments of Imperial China -- A Planning Grant for a Traveling Exhibit

夏博空间和科学中心正在开发和组织一个名为“龙的天空：中国帝国的天文仪器”的大型巡回展览。此次展览将包括9件中国天文仪器，可追溯到1439年至1744年之间，以及25件较小的文物。此外，还将开发各种解说材料和活动来加强展览。私家侦探迈克尔·雷诺兹（Michael Reynolds）参观了古北京天文台，并开始与那里的工作人员进行初步对话，达成了初步的合作协议。在那次参观之后，古北京天文台已经确定了哪些原始仪器可以旅行，复制了几件展品，并收集了一些额外的文物来增强展览。规划阶段将由夏博天文台、北京古代天文台、中国天文学会的工作人员和一个顾问团队进行。策划活动将包括：决定每个合作伙伴将承担展览开发的哪些方面。确定需要开发哪些辅助材料。建立什么互动活动，如动手活动或电脑亭，将加强项目。确定哪些多媒体节目，如音频导览或天文馆节目，将增加展览的影响。确定展览、补充材料和程序的翻译需求。安排巡回展览的后勤工作。为可能展示展览的场所建立标准，并确定潜在的地点。

Chabot Space and Science Center is developing and organizing a major traveling exhibit called "Dragon Skies: Astronomical Instruments of Imperial China." The exhibit will consist of nine Chinese astronomical instruments, dating between 1439 and 1744, as well as 25 smaller artifacts. In addition, a variety of interpretive materials and activities will be developed to enhance the exhibit.The PI, Michael Reynolds, has visited the Ancient Beijing Observatory and begun initial conversations with the staff there, resulting in tentative collaboration agreements. Subsequent to that visit, the Ancient Beijing Observatory has already determined which original instruments will be able to travel, has replicated several exhibits, and has compiled a collection of additional artifacts that will enhance the exhibit. The planning phase will be carried out by staff from Chabot, the Beijing Ancient Observatory, the Chinese Astronomical Society, and a team of advisors. Planning activities will include:Decide which aspects of exhibit development will be taken on by each partner.Determine what ancillary materials will need to be developed.Establish what interactive activities, such as hands-on activities or computer kiosks, will enhance the project.Determine what multimedia programs, such as an audio tour or planetarium shows, will increase the impact of the exhibit.Determine the translation needs for the exhibit and for the supplemental materials and programs.Arrange the logistics for the traveling exhibit.Establish criteria for venues that might display the exhibit and identify potential sites.