%0 Journal Article
%T Astronomy in Second Life
%A Gauthier
%A A.
%J Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal
%D 2007
%I International Astronomical Union
%X Second Life (SL) is a multi-user virtual environment that is not limited to adult social entertainment. SL is also a 3D playground for innovative instructors and education/outreach professionals in the sciences. Astronomy and space science have a presence in SL, but it could be so much more. This paper describes some of the current astronomy themed spaces in SL and briefly discusses future innovations.
%K Communication via social networking
%K Multi-user virtual environments
%K Second Life
%K Outreach
%K informal education
%U http://www.capjournal.org/issues/01/01_32.php