Astronomy in the Southwest (US)

Journey to the American southwest for one of the premier star-gazing and astronomy research locations on this planet. This will be a stellar experience! Three core days will be run in partnership with the Sky School out of the University of Arizona. Besides living on campus and experiencing some of that campus life, students will venture for a night at the Kitt Peak National Observatory and to U of A’s Mount Lemmon Skycenter. Guided by graduate students, EBC participants will pursue their own inquiry-based projects in astronomy. We will also explore Indigenous tribes long history with astronomy and some of the contemporary issues at the intersection of tribal rights and scientific research. Other highlights of this EBC include a behind-the-scenes tour to Biosphere II, hiking in the Sonoran desert, plus other fun activities and great southwestern/Mexican food around Tucson. Be part of this first-ever astronomy deep dive in the desert southwest!