Star Haven Observatory

IAAS
International Association for
Astronomical Studies

SHO

Star Haven Observatory

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

FOR ASTRONOMICAL STUDIES

Who We Are

A Brief History

Measures of Program Success

Collaborations With Other Organizations

Student Teams

Projects and Events

Recruitment

IAAS

WHO ARE WE
A student team conducting research in the Space Sciences
Working with various academic and government organizations on
numerous projects

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization

IAAS

PHILOSOPHY

Science is a window into the universe. How can we as

scientists keep this beautiful treasure to ourselves? The joy
of research and investigation becomes even more exciting
when shared with others. Then, we all can experience the joy
of the wonders and mysteries before us .

A BRIEF HISTORY
Founded in 1978 by Prof. Jim Moravec

IAAS Students
Contributed to and assisted in the development of astronomy
curricula for kindergarten students through adults
Developed education programs for various institutions
Sought-after as international speakers on the topics of youth
astronomy research and scientific programs
Actively recruited by post-secondary institutions for undergraduate,
graduate and post-graduate programs
Hired by US and international government agencies, as well as
space science-related corporations worldwide

GRADUATE EMPLOYEES
Government Agencies
NASA
JPL
GAVRT, NRAO, NOAA, Others

Higher Educational Institutions

Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysical Institute

Cambridge Astrophysical Institute
Mayo Institute
Cal Tech

GRADUATE EMPLOYEES
Private Corporations

Ball Aerospace
Lockheed Martin
GE Aerospace
Ford Aerospace
Raytheon Aerospace
Others

MEASURES OF PROGRAM SUCCESS

Educational Degrees Earned

Bachelors More than 90% earned at least a Bachelors Degree.
Several students accepted & completed undergrad studies at US
Service Academies.
Advanced Degrees More than 60% earned Advanced Degrees.
4 students earn Double Doctorate Degrees.
1 Student earned a Double Doctorate from Harvard.

More than 1,000 students have completed the program

COLLABORATIONS
WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Research Projects

NASA, JPL, GAVRT, NRAO, NOAA, LPI

Stanford University Solar Center
US Naval Observatory
Harvard/Cambridge Astrophysical Institute
Others

COLLABORATIONS
WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Educational Program Development & Presentations

State Park Services

National Park Service
School Districts World Wide
Community Organizations
Museums & Research Institutions
Boy Scouts of America
Learning for Life/Career Exploring

STUDENT TEAMS
Astronomy

Observational Astronomy
Radio Astronomy
Archaeoastronomy
Astronomy News Radio & Newsletter

Aerospace Sciences
Aerospace/Rocketry
High Altitude Balloons

STUDENT TEAMS

Educational Program Development

Night Under The Stars (NUTS)

Outreach Presentations
Planetarium Programs
Space Sciences Curricula
Elementary, Middle, Secondary & Post Secondary School Programs

STUDENT TEAMS
Specialty Mission Support Teams
Radio Communications Support
Aviation/Maritime Support
Web Site/Social Media Support

PROJECTS
Radio Astronomy
SID
JOVE

Optical Astronomy
Moon/Stars
IOTA
Jupiter

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PROJECTS

Optical Observatory
Design/Construction

RADIO ASTRONOMY
Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance (SID)
Sun

JOVE
Jupiter

EVENTS

Stem Rocks Fair 2014-15

APS Career Trek
Limon High School
Pioneer Elementary School
Fulton Elementary School

STEM ROCKS FAIR 2014-15

Presentation at Peterson Air Force Base for military families
Utilized two solar telescopes as well as three simulations
Coronado with hydrogen alpha filter
Orion white light

Presentation by Professor Moravec

Showcased moon dust and rock

Mars rock
Star particle

PIONEER/ FULTON ELEMENTARY

AND APS CAREER TREK

Presentation of simulations and our program to elementary students

Presented new experiences to the children

Looking at the sun through an H-alpha filter

Hands-on demonstration of rocks / dust from

Moon and Mars and star particle

LIMON HIGH SCHOOL

Outreach program to extend to Limon, Colorado
Briefed officials on establishing program in Limon and Eastern
Colorado rural schools
City staff
High School principal and staff
Local college teachers

RECRUITING
Research Staff
High school students entering the 9 th through 12th grade interested in the
space and related sciences.
College level students can participate and become mentors
Recruitment of prospective 9 th grade students begins in spring of their 8 th
grade year.
Notification of selection in May.

RECRUITING

Associate Program
Students in 8th Grade
Can join at any time of the year

Star Haven Observatory

SHO
Star Haven Observatory

Near Strasburg, Colorado

Strasburg, CO
4 miles

Star Haven Observatory

I-70

Star Haven Observatory

Star Haven Observatory

World class facility for use by all

35+ acres
Initial Operating Capability 2016
3 Optical Observatories
HF, VHF, and UHF Radio Astronomy antennae farm
Large research, classroom and meeting facility

Star Haven Observatory

Star Haven Observatory

3 in 2016

IOC Oct 2016

refurb July 2017

Long wire 2016

51 ft. dish Oct 2017

IAAS

SUPPORTERS
Parents and family of our researchers

Gateway High School faculty and staff

Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff

You?

IAAS

SUPPORTERS
Parents and family of our researchers

Gateway High School faculty and staff

Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff

You?

IAAS

OBVIOUS HAM
Radio Astronomy
RF concepts and design
WWV for backup timing
Electronics
Mobile operations
Discipline
Working as team
Creativity

IAAS

MORE OBVIOUS
Uses and applications
Math
Spherical Trig
Complex and Imaginary Numbers
Cartography
Map projections
Physics

IAAS

NOT SO OBVIOUS
Photography for article
English/journalism to write article(s)
Geography-plot QSOs and map skills
Language/Sociology-QSOs
History-Special events
Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing-Design and fabricate
ISS and HAM Satellites-math, physics

IAAS

FUNDAMENTAL

SET THE HOOK AND

REEL THEM IN!

IAAS

SUPPORTERS
Parents and family of our researchers

Gateway High School faculty and staff

Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff

You?

IAAS

SUPPORTERS
Parents and family of our researchers

Gateway High School faculty and staff

Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff

You?

IAAS

SUPPORTERS
Parents and family of our researchers

Gateway High School faculty and staff

Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff

You?

IAAS

SUPPORTERS
Parents and family of our researchers

Gateway High School faculty and staff

Ham Radio Outlet
May Farms Event Center
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists
Private Individuals
Pros from Dover, Inc.
S&S Optika
Strasburg Schools faculty and staff

You?

FOR MORE INFO

Contact us at:
Info@iaas.org
International Association
For Astronomical Studies
PO Box 55
Golden, CO 80402
(720) 583-4724