The Black Hole Experiment Gallery: Testing the theories of gravity and of free-choice learning

史密森学会天体物理观测室将开发黑洞实验画廊，这是一个2500平方英尺的巡回展览，参观者将探索关于黑洞的天文研究的最新突破。预期的受众影响是加深对科学发现本质的理解，提高对我们正在展开的宇宙的兴趣和知识，并促进对更广泛的科学观点的欣赏。展览将与一系列教育材料和节目以及网站配套。展览将为新兴的网络和个性化技术提供一个试验台。基于与奥克兰、巴尔的摩和波士顿的社区项目的合作关系，服务不足的青少年将帮助发展展览和项目。科学博物馆工作人员专业发展的视频案例研究将记录展览发展和使用的决策过程。这次展览将在9到12个科学中心进行全国巡回展览，参观人数约为150万人。

0638963The Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Obervatory will develop the Black Hole Experiment Gallery, a 2,500 sq ft traveling exhibition that will let visitors explore recent breakthroughs in astronomical research on black holes. Intended audience impacts are to deepen understanding of the nature of scientific discovery, enhance interest in and knowledge of our unfolding universe, and foster appreciation of a broader view of science. The exhibition will be accompanied by a portfolio of educational materials and programs, and website.The exhibition will provide a testbed of emerging networking and personalization technologies. Based on partnerships with community-based programs in Oakland, Baltimore, and Boston, underserved teens will assist in the development of exhibits and programs. A video case study for science museum staff professional development will document the exhibition development and decision-making processes used. This exhibition will travel to 9 to 12 science centers on a national tour, reaching some 1.5 million visitors.