From carterb at usq.edu.au Mon Nov 3 10:27:21 2014 From: carterb at usq.edu.au (Brad Carter) Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 09:27:21 +1000 Subject: [ASA] 4th Australian Exoplanet Workshop - Registration, Student Support and Follow-on ECR Writing Retreat Message-ID: 4th Australian Exoplanet Workshop - Registration, Student Support and Follow-on ECR Writing Retreat The registration deadline is this Friday 7th November for the 4th Australian Exoplanet Workshop held at USQ on 25 & 26 November 2014 at the USQ Tooowoomba campus. The workshop brings together researchers working on exoplanets to give talks, with observational or theoretical perspectives welcome on any topic related to exoplanet science. Registration is free. For more details and registration visit the workshop website at: http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/planets/FourthWorkshop2014 Please note! * Limited student travel support remains available on request for students facing financial hardship - students applying for travel support however must do so before the registration deadline. * The Queensland members of the ASA Early Career Researcher chapter will be holding a free writing retreat 27 & 28 Nov at USQ Toowoomba immediately following the workshop where ECRs can work on papers and grant applications, and experience a safe forum for helpful and constructive feedback. The ECR days are broken into two sessions, pre- and post-lunch, with the first couple of hours scheduled as writing time, with the final hour of a session for collaborative review. On the evening of the 27th the attendees are invited to meet in central Toowoomba for dinner and drinks, to help build a sense of community, and to strengthen their professional networks. To register for the ECR retreat please contact Jonathan Horner ( Jonathan.Horner at usq.edu.au) or fill in this google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OWzHBjGwHB8YP-Q2c41fAC4xRcHeTiOvMGzPCaolGGI/viewform Brad Carter on behalf of the SOC and LOC Brad.Carter at usq.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sarah.brough at aao.gov.au Mon Nov 3 16:51:04 2014 From: sarah.brough at aao.gov.au (Sarah Brough) Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:51:04 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Australian LSST Survey Message-ID: <545717C8.5070600@aao.gov.au> Dear All, Following the round of LSST town hall meetings last week I am surveying how many people in the community are interested in joining LSST. This is get a feel of the level of interest rather than to commit anyone to anything specific. If you are interested in joining LSST then please complete the following (very short) survey and return it to me by Monday 17 November, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSD9JQ7 Many thanks, Sarah Brough From swyithe at unimelb.edu.au Tue Nov 4 06:08:47 2014 From: swyithe at unimelb.edu.au (Stuart Wyithe) Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 19:08:47 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for new IAU membership applications Message-ID: Dear colleagues, The National Committee for Astronomy (NCA) is now inviting applications from Australian astronomers who would like to become new individual members of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Applicants for IAU membership should generally be professional astronomers with at least three years postdoctoral experience and several publications in refereed journals. To apply, please fill out the membership application form at: http://www.iau.org/submissions/membershipapplication/wmrilk8at36o/ The above form may also be used for Australian astronomers who are not members of the IAU but would like an invitation to attend the 2015 IAU General Assembly. If you are not sure whether you are already an IAU member, please check your membership details in the IAU online directory at: http://www.iau.org/administration/membership/individual/ More information about the IAU and its activities can be found at http://www.iau.org/about/ ** The deadline for applications for IAU membership is 1 December 2014. ** Please note that this invitation is intended for astronomers applying for IAU membership via the NCA, and should not be distributed to others. 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URL: From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Wed Nov 5 20:41:57 2014 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:41:57 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Fwd: Important Information about Participating at the 29th IAU GA, Free Registration Winners Announced References: <32281_1414035855_5448798E_32281_4205_1_1118894622397.1118606474481.1606473009.0.372337JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> Message-ID: <973323C6-E95E-4E78-96A5-A03D601CB924@anu.edu.au> [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs160/1118606474481/img/3.jpg] August 3-14, 2015 - Honolulu, Hawaii USA October 20, 2014 - In This Issue: About the IAU XXIX GA Registration Reserve your Hotel Exhibits & Sponsorship Science at the GA Submit an Abstract Raffle Winners [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs160/1118606474481/img/4.jpg] Science at the GA The XXIXth General Assembly has a line up of Symposia and Focus Meetings, scheduled to optimize your experience in Honolulu. Schedule Submit an Abstract Oral and Poster abstracts are being accepted for Symposia and Focus Meetings. New Contributed Poster abstracts are also being accepted for display in a general science category. Learn More Registration Raffle Winners Congratulations to the winners of complimentary meeting registration to the full IAU GA! October's winner: Anja C. Anderson November's winner: John Hearnshaw Names from the pre-registration list will be announced each month until July 2015, so there is ample time time to win. About the IAU XXIX GA Why attend the GA [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs160/1118606474481/img/5.png] The International Astronomical Union is the only worldwide organization fostering research in astronomy and closely related fields, while also fostering communication among researchers, outreach to the public and using astronomy for development. The General Assembly, held only once every three years is a focal point for astronomical research, with six topical symposia, numerous focus meetings and additional activities and events. It is a highly valuable meeting for everyone involved in astronomy and the Honolulu meeting promises to be the largest ever held. Don't miss out on this important scientific event! Register Today Early Deadline: December 1, 2014 [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs160/1118606474481/img/6.jpg]Register early for the XXIXth IAU General Assembly and save money. Fees go up after December 1, 2014. Sign Up Today Reserve your Hotel Book within the IAU Block [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs160/1118606474481/img/7.jpg] The IAU has negotiated fantastic hotel rates for GA attendees during Hawai'i's peak season, all located in beautiful downtown Honolulu. Student and U.S. Government Rates are also available. Make Your Reservation Exhibiting and Sponsorship Promote Your Company or Institution The IAU General Assembly is the premiere location to exhibit your company or mission, and provide financial support through sponsorship. There are many opportunities for you to participate at this international gathering of astronomers. Learn More About Exhibits Consider Becoming a Sponsor The American Astronomical Society is honored to be the host organization on behalf of the US astronomy community and the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy for the XXIXth General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union. Contact Information [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs160/1118606474481/img/3.jpg] 3-14 August 2015 STAY CONNECTED [Facebook] [Twitter] [LinkedIn] [Pinterest] Professor Matthew Colless > Director, Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia Work: +61-2-6125-0266 Mobile:+61-431-898-345 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Thu Nov 6 20:50:20 2014 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 09:50:20 +0000 Subject: [ASA] AstroSats 2014 Workshop - Invitation References: Message-ID: <8E6C37D5-C93B-41DE-97CC-2691861FAF5C@anu.edu.au> 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 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. 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