Count Down to Launch...

Launch Pad is a free, NASA-funded workshop for established writers held in beautiful high-altitude Laramie, Wyoming. Launch Pad aims to provide a "crash course" for twelve attendees in modern astronomy science through workshops, guest lectures, and observation through the University of Wyoming's two large telescopes.

Launchpad 2009's guest instructor is writer and amateur astronomer Joe Haldeman. Other lecturers include University of Wyoming professors Michael S. Brotherton, PhD, Jim Verley, PhD. Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy will also be in residence.

Applications for 2009 will open February 15th and will be accepted until March 15th, 2009. Attendees will be notified as soon as possible and no later than March 31st.