Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is a research institute at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Founded in 1948, LASP employs 750+ scientists, engineers, and students dedicated to space science research in fields including solar physics, planetary atmospheres, dusty plasmas, geophysics, and space weather.
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  • Type: Research
  • Description: research institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Also known as: “LASP”, “LASP Space Technology Research Center”, and “Upper Air Laboratory”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Library and Fiske Planetarium.

Library
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A is a collection of books, and possibly other materials and media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. is situated 1 mile west of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

Museum
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is one of the largest planetariums in the United States, educating the public on astronomy and astrophysics since 1975. They offer a diverse range of fulldome films, live talks, laser and liquid sky music shows, as well as public gatherings for astronomical and NASA-related events. is situated 1 mile southwest of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

Sports venue
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The is an 11,064-seat multi-purpose arena in the , on the main campus of the University of Colorado in . is situated 1 mile southwest of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boulder and University Hill, Boulder.

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is a college town of about 106,000 in the region of . The home of the University of Colorado, the city has a reputation for progressive values and outdoor recreation.

Neighborhood
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The Hill, a neighborhood in , lies directly west of the University of Colorado campus. The fraternities and sororities associated with CU are located on The Hill as are several establishments associated with the social lives of its students. is situated 1½ miles west of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in and governed by , , United States. The CDP is a part of the . is situated 2 miles northeast of Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Latitude
40.01177° or 40° 0′ 42″ north
Longitude
-105.24597° or 105° 14′ 46″ west
Open location code
85GP2Q63+PJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4373267361
Open­Street­Map feature
office=­research
Wiki­data ID
Q6467281
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Slovenian—“Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “大氣及太空物理實驗室”
  • Chinese: “大氣和空間物理實驗室”
  • Chinese: “大氣與太空物理實驗室”
  • French: “Laboratoire de physique atmosphérique et spatiale”
  • Japanese: “大気宇宙物理学研究所”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics”
  • Norwegian: “Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics”
  • Slovenian: “Laboratorij za atmosfersko in vesoljsko fiziko”
  • Slovenian: “Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics”
  • Slovenian: “LASP”

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