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ASW 2008 group pic
The class of ASW 2008 enjoys the successful recovery of their experiments.

ASW 2008 balloon liftoff
Liftoff of the ASW 2008 balloon mission!

The central organizing theme of the Astro-Science Workshop is hands-on, team-based, scientific exploration. In 2009, students will explore the near-space environment by building and sending experiments to altitudes of around 100,000 feet - the very edge of space.

Most of the first two weeks of ASW 2009 will consist of:

Classroom lectures on astronomy, physics, atmospheric science, and electronics
Guest lectures by leading members of the scientific community
Laboratory exercises in electronics, including the building and testing of ground-based experiments

The remainder of the program will be focused on the design and construction of experimental sensors to measure various properties of the Earth's atmosphere, including the light and radiation environment, culminating in the third week with the launch, chase, and recovery of these experiments on board a high-altitude balloon.

ASW UPDATES

Success! The students of ASW 2009 launched their experiments to over 91,000 feet, and recovered the payloads near Hoopeston, Illinois!


	Home About ASW Program How to Apply Alumni Contact	Program Curriculum The class of ASW 2008 enjoys the successful recovery of their experiments. Liftoff of the ASW 2008 balloon mission! The central organizing theme of the Astro-Science Workshop is hands-on, team-based, scientific exploration. In 2009, students will explore the near-space environment by building and sending experiments to altitudes of around 100,000 feet - the very edge of space. Most of the first two weeks of ASW 2009 will consist of: Classroom lectures on astronomy, physics, atmospheric science, and electronics Guest lectures by leading members of the scientific community Laboratory exercises in electronics, including the building and testing of ground-based experiments The remainder of the program will be focused on the design and construction of experimental sensors to measure various properties of the Earth's atmosphere, including the light and radiation environment, culminating in the third week with the launch, chase, and recovery of these experiments on board a high-altitude balloon. ASW UPDATES Success! The students of ASW 2009 launched their experiments to over 91,000 feet, and recovered the payloads near Hoopeston, Illinois!