Goals of the User Needs Study

• Gauge the needs and interest of the general public regarding online astronomical and space science imagery and data

• Gauge the needs and interest of K-12 teachers regarding online educational sources
     what types of online content is useful?

• Gauge the needs of other potential user communities, going beyond traditional audiences served by NASA
     art and entertainment communities

• Include informal education, teacher preparation programs, etc.
  science museum/planetarium professionals, librarians
   

 This study will inform research and prototyping of automated systems on the web that utilize user profile defining technology