Popularizing a scientific project: star forming rate in different ages of the Universe

Zamorano, J.; Jáuregui, F.; Fernández-Castro, T.; Gallego, J.; Armentia, J.
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EAS Publications Series, Volume 16, 2005, pp.183-193

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2005
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In Spain we have to make a big effort in order to produce more activities dedicated to the popularization of Science. In this paper we show the activities we have developped, and others that will be done soon, in order to show to the general public, an example of how science is made. The project Star Forming Rate at Different z's is paid with public founds and included in its objectives, are some actions directed to the popularization of the science made in it. Exhibitions, public talks and planetarium shows are part of these activities presented to the general public in two of the main Science Centers of Spain, the Madrid and Pamplona planetaria.