[ASA] AstroSats 2014 Workshop - Invitation

[Matthew Colless]

You are invited to help define Australia’s next astronomy satellite
The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics is pleased to invite you to participate in a workshop to explore science cases and astronomical instrumentation concepts suitable for small satellites. The goal of the workshop is to identify well-justified and viable missions taking advantage of the facilities and capabilities at Australian institutions, including those at The Australian National University Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), that could be funded within existing grant schemes. The workshop will seek to define appropriate staged targets for the short (1-2 years), medium (3-5 years) and long term (up to 10 years).
The workshop is intended for astronomers with ideas for small space missions and those interested in finding out what is now possible with small satellites and balloons. Participants will include:
•    People who have ideas for exo-atmospheric astronomy research;
•    People who have experience with satellite and balloon programs;
•    People who have experience with science program funded by ARC grants;
•    People who want to use scientific data from this class of mission;
•    People who wish to be part of the teams that will build these missions.
Participants are invited to contribute a short pitch (10-15min) on any of the following topics:
•    Astronomical research requiring small space missions;
•    Astronomical instrumentation for small satellites or balloons;
•    Mission concept outlines for astronomical research;
•    Lessons learned from previous astronomical space missions.

If you are interested in pitching a concept please submit a title and paragraph outlining your idea tocristina.holman at anu.edu.au<mailto:cristina.holman at anu.edu.au> by COB 28 November. The Science Organising Committee will review the submissions and a final program will be released no later than the 4 December.

There is no registration fee for the workshop, but those wishing to participate must register by 1 December. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
Please visit the RSAA website for more details http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/news-events/astrosats-2014-astronomy-satellites-workshop
Please feel free to circulate this information.
Cristina Holman
Administrative Officer
GMT Project Office
Mt Stromlo Observatory
Australian National University
T: (02) 6125 4724
M: 041 647 7058
E: cristina.holman at anu.edu.au<mailto:cristina.holman at anu.edu.au>
www.mso.anu.edu.au<http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/>


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