Transcript Starhaven Observatory

Star Haven Observatory
IAAS
International Association for
Astronomical Studies
SHO
Star Haven Observatory
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
FOR ASTRONOMICAL STUDIES
• Who We Are
• A Brief History
• Measures of Program Success
• Collaborations With Other Organizations
• Student Teams
• Projects and Events
• Recruitment
IAAS
WHO ARE WE
A student team conducting research in the Space Sciences
• Working with various academic and government organizations on
numerous projects
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization
IAAS
PHILOSOPHY
• Science is a window into the universe. How can we as
scientists keep this beautiful treasure to ourselves? The joy
of research and investigation becomes even more exciting
when shared with others. Then, we all can experience the
joy of the wonders and mysteries before us .
A BRIEF HISTORY
Founded in 1978 by Prof. Jim Moravec
IAAS Students
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Contributed to and assisted in the development of astronomy
curricula for kindergarten students through adults
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Developed education programs for various institutions
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Sought-after as international speakers on the topics of youth
astronomy research and scientific programs
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Actively recruited by post-secondary institutions for undergraduate,
graduate and post-graduate programs
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Hired by US and international government agencies, as well as
space science-related corporations worldwide
GRADUATE EMPLOYEES
Government Agencies
• NASA
• JPL
• GAVRT, NRAO, NOAA, Others
Higher Educational Institutions
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Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysical Institute
Cambridge Astrophysical Institute
Mayo Institute
Cal Tech
GRADUATE EMPLOYEES
Private Corporations
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Ball Aerospace
Lockheed Martin
GE Aerospace
Ford Aerospace
Raytheon Aerospace
Others
MEASURES OF PROGRAM SUCCESS
Educational Degrees Earned
• Bachelors – More than 90% earned at least a Bachelors Degree.
• Several students accepted & completed undergrad studies at US
Service Academies.
• Advanced Degrees – More than 60% earned Advanced Degrees.
• 4 students earn Double Doctorate Degrees.
• 1 Student earned a Double Doctorate from Harvard.
More than 1,000 students have completed the program
COLLABORATIONS
WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Research Projects
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NASA, JPL, GAVRT, NRAO, NOAA, LPI
Stanford University Solar Center
US Naval Observatory
Harvard/Cambridge Astrophysical Institute
Others
COLLABORATIONS
WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Educational Program Development & Presentations
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State Park Services
National Park Service
School Districts World Wide
Community Organizations
Museums & Research Institutions
Boy Scouts of America
Learning for Life/Career Exploring
STUDENT TEAMS
Astronomy
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Observational Astronomy
Radio Astronomy
Archaeoastronomy
Astronomy News Radio & Newsletter
Aerospace Sciences
• Aerospace/Rocketry
• High Altitude Balloons
STUDENT TEAMS
Educational Program Development
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Night Under The Stars (NUTS)
Outreach Presentations
Planetarium Programs
Space Sciences Curricula
Elementary, Middle, Secondary & Post Secondary School Programs
STUDENT TEAMS
Specialty Mission Support Teams
• Radio Communications Support
• Aviation/Maritime Support
• Web Site/Social Media Support
PROJECTS
Radio Astronomy
• SID
• JOVE
Optical Astronomy
• Moon/Stars
• IOTA
• Jupiter
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PROJECTS
Optical Observatory
• Design/Construction
RADIO ASTRONOMY
Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance (SID)
• Sun
JOVE
• Jupiter
EVENTS
• Stem Rocks Fair 2014-15
• APS Career Trek
• Limon High School
• Pioneer Elementary School
• Fulton Elementary School
STEM ROCKS FAIR 2014-15
Presentation at Peterson Air Force Base for military families
Utilized two solar telescopes as well as three simulations
• Coronado with hydrogen alpha filter
• Orion white light
Presentation by Professor Moravec
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Showcased moon dust and rock
• Mars rock
• Star particle
PIONEER/ FULTON ELEMENTARY
AND APS CAREER TREK
Presentation of simulations and our program to elementary students
• Presented new experiences to the children
• Looking at the sun through an H-alpha filter
• Hands-on demonstration of rocks / dust from
Moon and Mars and star particle
LIMON HIGH SCHOOL
Outreach program to extend to Limon, Colorado
• Briefed officials on establishing program in Limon and Eastern
Colorado rural schools
• City staff
• High School principal and staff
• Local college teachers
RECRUITING
Research Staff
• High school students entering the 9 th through 12th grade interested in the
space and related sciences.
• College level students can participate and become mentors
• Recruitment of prospective 9 th grade students begins in spring of their 8 th
grade year.
• Notification of selection in May.
RECRUITING
Associate Program
• Students in 8th Grade
• Can join at any time of the year
Star Haven Observatory
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Star Haven Observatory
Near Strasburg, Colorado
Strasburg, CO
4 miles
Star Haven Observatory
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Star Haven Observatory
Star Haven Observatory
• World class facility for use by all
• 35+ acres
• Initial Operating Capability 2016
• 3 Optical Observatories
• HF, VHF, and UHF Radio Astronomy antennae farm
• Large research, classroom and meeting facility
Star Haven Observatory
Star Haven Observatory
3 in 2016
IOC Oct 2016
refurb July 2017
Long wire 2016
51 ft. dish Oct 2017
IAAS
SUPPORTERS
 Parents and family of our researchers
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Gateway High School faculty and staff
Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff
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SUPPORTERS
 Parents and family of our researchers
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Gateway High School faculty and staff
Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff
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IAAS
OBVIOUS HAM
 Radio Astronomy
 RF concepts and design
 WWV for backup timing
 Electronics
 Mobile operations
 Discipline
 Working as team
 Creativity
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MORE OBVIOUS
Uses and applications
 Math
 Spherical Trig
 Complex and Imaginary Numbers
 Cartography
 Map projections
 Physics
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NOT SO OBVIOUS
 Photography for article
 English/journalism to write article(s)
 Geography-plot QSOs and map skills
 Language/Sociology-QSOs
 History-Special events
 Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing-Design and fabricate
 ISS and HAM Satellites-math, physics
IAAS
FUNDAMENTAL
SET THE HOOK AND
REEL THEM IN!
FOR MORE INFO
Contact us at:
[email protected]
International Association
For Astronomical Studies
PO Box 55
Golden, CO 80402
(720) 583-4724