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Astro Homus: Revealing the Astronomers behind the Science (page 25)
Pedro Figueira, Susana Neves, Filipe Pires, Paulo Pereira, Joaö Retrê, Ricardo Cardoso Reis, Pedro Mondim

Keywords
Science and Art, photography, astronomers’ testimonies

Summary

Astro Homus is a project that focuses on individuals behind astronomy research. It aims to present scientists not as lone wolves with almost superhuman skills, as is so common in the current media, but as people who the reader can relate to as human beings. Using the language of photography and the personal stories of scientists, Astro Homus reveals the human dimension of astronomy. Through the project’s journey across three countries, addressing questions ranging from the biggest unknowns to the most personal matters, the public is presented with a glimpse of what it is like to be an astronomer. In doing so, we hope to bridge the gap between researchers and non-researchers, and to contribute to an inclusive view of the astronomer, and indeed of astronomy, in society.