Description:
The Moon’s blasted surface gives astronomers ample evidence of its violent past and clues to its catastrophic formation. This institute will help students understand the dynamic processes that shaped the Moon’s surface over the eons. Students will learn about the geology of the moon and will create a lunar atlas. Lab work will include lunar astrophotography, digital image processing, cratering simulations, high-speed photography, telescope sessions, lunar mapping, and a visit to Cornell’s SPIF Imaging Center.

Program Information:
coed • current 9th-12th graders (09/10 school year) • residential or commuter
Residential students are housed on the campus of Binghamton University.
Students may choose one-week or two-week institutes.
Week 1:July 11-17, 2010: Formation of the moon and its geology
Week 2: July 18-24, 2010: Other Moons of the Solar System and create a digital lunar atlas 2010 Fees:
Residential- $935 (1 week) or $1770 (2 weeks)
Commuter Option: $525 per week

Additional Information:
For its 18th summer, Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal, New York
is offering week-long science programs for grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6, grades 7-8, and grades 9-12: Link 1 Astronomy (Grades 9-12 in School Year 09/10)
Link 2 Space Science (Grades 7 & 8 in School Year 09/10)
Link 3 Earth Science (Grades 5 & 6 in School Year 09/10)
Link 4 Junior Astronomers (Grades 3 & 4 in School Year 09/10)
Link 5 Young Scientists (Grades 1 & 2 in School Year 09/10) For further information on these programs, visit: http://www.kopernik.org/summer_science/index.htm