Monthly Archives: January 2012

The SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program

Posted on January 26, 2012 by davidvblack

It’s official! I’ve been chosen, along with Carolyn Bushman from Wendover Jr/Sr High School and 24 other teachers and informal educators, to be a SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador. SOFIA is the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy, a converted Boeing 747SP … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Spaced-Out Classroom!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by davidvblack

The universe is a fascinating place. Somewhere out there, beyond the edge of our onion skin thin atmosphere, lie wonders and monsters: tiny, voracious holes in the fabric of space that are infinitely black and infinitely dense, capable of ripping … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged golden age of astronomy, nasa educational programs, space exploration, space science education, space science lesson plans, space science resources | Leave a comment

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