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The universal Universe or making astronomy inclusive

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We all benefit when astronomy, and other sciences, are deconstructed and re-imagined in a different light to create activities accessible to all, independent of age, nationality, socioeconomic status, location, educational level, or mental or physical ability.

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Fig. 1: Astronomy for the deaf through vibrations.

NASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI) and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA).

Fig. 2: Unorthodox ways to communicate astronomy can be through smell.

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