Outreach activities at the Pierre Auger Observatory

Discussion timeslot (ZOOM-Meeting): 13. July 2021 - 12:00
ZOOM-Meeting URL: https://desy.zoom.us/j/96969970711
ZOOM-Meeting ID: 96969970711
ZOOM-Meeting Passcode: ICRC2021
Corresponding Session: https://icrc2021-venue.desy.de/channel/29-Outreach-online-OampE/44
Live-Stream URL: https://icrc2021-venue.desy.de/livestream/Discussion-07/8

Abstract:
'The Pierre Auger Observatory, sited in Malargüe, Argentina, is the largest observatory available for measuring ultra-high-energy cosmic rays (UHECR).xa0 The Auger Collaboration has measured and analysed an unprecedented number of UHECRs. Along with making important scientific discoveries, for example, the demonstration that cosmic rays above 8 EeV are of extragalactic origin and the observation of a new feature in the energy spectrum at around 13 EeV, outreach work has been carried out across the 17 participating countries and online.xa0 This program ranges from talks to a varied audience, to the creation of a local Visitor Center, which attracts ~8000 visitors annually, to initiating masterclasses.xa0 Permanent and temporary exhibitions have been prepared both in reality and virtually.xa0 Science fairs for elementary- and high-school students have been organised, together with activities associated with interesting phenomena such as eclipses.xa0 In addition, we participate in international events such as the International Cosmic Day, Frontiers from H2020, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Part of the Collaboration website is aimed at the general public. Here the most recent articles published are summarised. Thus the Collaboration informs people about work in our field, which may seem remote from everyday life. Furthermore, the Auger Observatory has been a seed for scientific and technological activities in and around Malargüe. Different outreach ventures that already have been implemented and others which are foreseen will be described.'

Authors: Karen Salomé Caballero Mora | For the Pierre Auger Collaboration
Collaboration: Auger

Indico-ID: 500
Proceeding URL: https://pos.sissa.it/395/1374