The Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop (which we discussed last year in this article), is now accepting applications for this year’s iteration, which will be 30 July-5 August in Laramie, Wyoming.
Launch Pad is a free, NASA-funded workshop for established writers of all types. The aim is to provide a “crash course” for a dozen attendees in modern astronomy through workshops, lectures, and observation through Wyoming’s two large telescopes. Their goal is to increase the quantity and quality of astronomy reaching the public through the work of participants. They expect to be able to cover lodging and most travel requests for successful applicants.
This year’s guest instructor is writer and amateur astronomer Jerry Oltion. Other lecturers include University of Wyoming astronomy professor Michael S. Brotherton, PhD, and education specialist Jim Verley.
This year’s application deadline is 31 March. They expect to notify attendees by 15 April. For more information and to apply, see www.launchpadworkshop.org.