The Academy will be open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. There will be no NightLife event.
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© SOFIA / NASA
Are you ready for your free flight?
Applications due December 22, 2014
Teams of two teachers, with one member being a secondary science teacher, can apply to observe an operating astronomical facility first-hand and interact with scientists, engineers, and flight crew for an 8-10 hour flight aboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP aircraft dedicated to astronomical research at altitudes up to 45,000 ft.
The week-long program will tentatively take place in May, June, or Sept 2015 in Palmdale, CA. All expenses (including substitutes) are included.
Applications are due Monday, December 22 at 11:59pm PST.