The Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop (which we discussed in this article), is now accepting applications for this year’s iteration, which will be 14-21 July 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 Joe Haldeman. Other lecturers include University of Wyoming professors Michael S. Brotherton, PhD, Jim Verley, PhD, and Bad Astronomy‘s Phil Plait.
This year’s application deadline is 15 March. They expect to notify attendees by 31 March. For more information and to apply, see www.launchpadworkshop.org.