Portals to the Universe:

The NASA Astronomy Science Centers

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Size: 66 pages, 8 1/2 x 11

Publication Year:2007

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Front Matter	i-xii
Summary	1-5	(skim)
1 Introduction	6-10	(skim)
2 Functions of Current Science Centers	11-16	(skim)
3 Models for NASA Astronomy Science Centers	17-24	(skim)
4 Data Archiving in the Science Centers	25-29	(skim)
5 Education and Public Outreach	30-33	(skim)
6 Best Practices and Recommendations	34-38	(skim)
Appendix A Tabulated Characteristics of the NASA Astronomy Science Centers	39-46	(skim)
Appendix B Statement of Task	47-48	(skim)
Appendix C Biographical Information for Committee Members and Staff	49-52	(skim)
Appendix D Acronyms	53-54	(skim)

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The astronomy science centers established by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to serve as the interfaces between astronomy missions and the community of scientists who utilize the data have been enormously successful in enabling space-based astronomy missions to achieve their scientific potential. These centers have transformed the conduct of much of astronomical research, established a new paradigm for the use of large astronomical facilities, and advanced the science far beyond what would have been possible without them. Portals to the Universe: The NASA Astronomy Science Centers explains in detail the findings of this report.

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