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The Latest
Discoveries In Astronomy
and the NASA Space Program
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Synopsis
Join astronomers and scientists from Lowell Observatory, US Naval
Observatory and US Geological Survey in this stimulating program.
Flagstaff, located in northern Arizona at 7,000 ft. elevation, has
dazzling night skies and is surrounded by ponderosa pines and aspen
forests, volcanic lava flows, and the magnificent San Francisco Peaks.
Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix with convenient access via plane,
train and bus.
Course Description
The Latest Discoveries In
Astronomy And The NASA Space Program
Discover the answers to the great questions:
Where did we come from? How was the universe created? How are stars
born? Since the late 1800s Flagstaff has been a center for astronomical
study and played a pivotal role in space research. Visit Lowell
Observatory, founded in 1894 and one of the leading astronomical
research facilities in the world, and Meteor Crater, used as a training
ground for the Apollo astronauts and the world's best-preserved meteor
impact site. Lecturers discuss black holes, cosmology, the Search for
Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), the Mars Global Surveyor and
Odyssey missions, the Galileo Mission to Jupiter, string theory,
archeoastronomy and the Hubble Space Telescope. Suitable for all
interest levels.
Flagstaff elevation exceeds 7,000 feet.
Accommodations
Hotel lodging. Amenities include indoor pool, spa and
exercise room. Adjacent to the Northern Arizona University campus,
location of most classes.
Seasons Offered
Fall & Spring
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