From ausgo at aao.gov.au Mon Mar 2 14:54:30 2015 From: ausgo at aao.gov.au (Australian Gemini Office) Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:54:30 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Call for Gemini and Subaru exchange proposals in Semester 2015B Message-ID: <54F3DEF6.9090902@aao.gov.au> 2015B Call for Gemini and Subaru exchange proposals Proposals for Australian access to the Gemini and Subaru telescopes for Semester 2015B (1 Aug - 31 Dec 2015) are due by *5:00pm AEST, Tuesday 31 March 2015.** * A separate call for Magellan proposals in Semester 2015B (with a 7 April 2015 deadline) will be issued shortly. What's new for Semester 2015B? * Semester 2015B marks the final semester in which Australia will be a full partner in Gemini. For this semester Australian-led and joint proposals involving Australia will be assessed and scheduled in the usual way, but will not be executed after Australia's membership in Gemini formally ends on 31 December 2015. Thus programs which can only be executed in January 2016 will not be accepted, and Australian Band 1 programs will not be eligible for rollover into later semesters. * Notwithstanding the end of Australia's full partnership in Gemini, Astronomy Australia Ltd and the AAO have secured a limited-term partnership for 2016, providing a total of 7 classical nights over Semesters 2016A and 2016B split between Gemini North and Gemini South. Details of how this time will be made available to the Australian community will be announced prior to the Semester 2016A Call for Proposals. * The Gemini Remote Access to CFHT ESPaDOnS Spectrograph (GRACES ) facility is now available. GRACES combines the large collecting area of the Gemini North telescope with the high resolving power and high efficiency of the ESPaDOnS spectrograph at CFHT via a 270m-long optical fibre, to deliver high-resolution (R~67,500) optical spectroscopy between 400 and 1000 nm with a sensitivity comparable to, or better than HIRES on Keck. GRACES observations will be carried out in a number of observing blocks coordinated with CFHT. * Pending successful commissioning in Semester 2015A the Non Redundant Mask mode is available for use on the Gemini Planet Imager . * It is anticipated that the On-Instrument Wavefront Sensor (OIWFS ) will become the default guiding mode for FLAMINGOS-2 from 2015B. This will reduce both the impact of flexure on long spectroscopic exposures, as well as potential vignetting in imaging from the use of PWFS2 . Pending successful installation in Semester 2015A, an extended K-band filter will be offered in Semester 2015B. * New Hamamatsu CCDs offering improved and extended sensitivity out to 1 micron are now in regular use in GMOS-South , Applicants for 2015B should be sure to select "CCD Type = Hamamatsu array" in the GMOS-South Integration Time Calculator in planning their proposals. Pending the delivery of CCDs and new video boards, a similar CCD array may be installed in GMOS-North at some point in Semester 2015B; however applicants should assume only the current e2v Deep Depletion CCDs will be available for science in Semester 2015B. * Student and early-career researchers involved in classical or queue programs are eligible to apply for Gemini's "Bring One, Get One" travel subsidy program, when accompanying a senior observer. * The DSSI speckle imaging camera is being offered as a visitor instrument on Gemini North in December 2015. * Up to 5 nights on the Subaru telescope will be available to the Gemini community, including shared risks use of the Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC) very wide field optical to far-red imager, and 3 visitor instruments (HiCIAO , Kyoto3DII , and SCExAO ) by arrangement with the instrument PI. * Due to the end of Australia's full partnership in Gemini, new Australian-led proposals for Large & long-term Programs (LPs) cannot be submitted. Similarly Australia is not eligible to participate in the new Fast Turnaround Program . How to apply Gemini proposals must be submitted using the 2015B release of the Phase I Tool (PIT). Subaru applications are also submitted using the PIT. For full details on instrument availability and application procedures, please see: http://ausgo.aao.gov.au/cfp.html as well as the official Gemini Observatory Call for Proposals at: http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/observing-gemini/2015b-call-proposals Need help? For general enquiries about Australian access to Gemini or Subaru, please contact the International Telescopes Support Office (ausgo at aao.gov.au) at the AAO. For technical queries about a Gemini Phase I proposal, please use the Gemini Helpdesk: http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/helpdesk/?q=sciops/helpdesk Stuart Ryder Head of International Telescopes Support ausgo at aao.gov.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The likely imminent detection of gravitational waves provides additional motivation to identify optical counterparts in very large sky regions, and several projects are focussing on this opportunity. One such project is the Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Explorer (GOTO), led by Warwick and Monash universities via the Monash-Warwick Alliance. A prototype instrument will be assembled and deployed this year, and a full-scale instrument is planned for observations from 2016. This workshop will introduce the GOTO project, and we invite other researchers with an interest in gravitational wave sources and their electromagnetic counterparts, or optical transient searches in general, to attend and also present talks on their own research. Registration is free, and lunch will be provided. The meeting will finish with a dinner at a restaurant close to campus, from 7:30pm. If you would like to attend or present a talk, please email duncan.galloway at monash.edu by Friday 3rd April. Please provide the title of your presentation and a brief abstract. Please also indicate if you wish to attend the dinner More details can be found at the workshop website: http://goto-observatory.org/wiki/index.php?n=Public.2015Workshop Duncan Galloway, on behalf of the GOTO collaboration -- Duncan Galloway, Senior Lecturer Monash Centre for Astrophysics (MoCA), School of Physics & School of Mathematical Sciences tel. +61 (0)3 99054422 | +61 (0)414 139763 http://users.monash.edu.au/~dgallow duncan.galloway at monash.edu From jbryant at physics.usyd.edu.au Tue Mar 3 21:55:03 2015 From: jbryant at physics.usyd.edu.au (Julia Bryant) Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2015 21:55:03 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Reminder: HECTOR Science Workshop 8th April References: <82FA70C3-F79C-46F1-926D-EF19C74F0B82@physics.usyd.edu.au> Message-ID: <746CE6E7-D1B7-422A-B7F0-449619594801@physics.usyd.edu.au> Dear ASA members, This is a reminder to sign up NOW for the upcoming HECTOR science workshop (see attachment) and consider giving a talk on how HECTOR can benefit your favourite science. **Abstract deadline is the 5th March*** **Registration deadline is 12th March*** Feel free to forward to any non-members who may be interested. Apologies if you receive this twice. Thanks, Julia Bryant __________________________________________________________________________ Dr Julia Bryant | Senior Research Fellow ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO) Sydney Institute for Astronomy (SIfA) | School of Physics | Faculty of Science Australian Astronomical Observatory THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Physics Building A28 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 | AUSTRALIA T 0432951638 T International +61 432951638 E julia.bryant at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Their donation is to assist Western Australia in becoming a world-class centre of research and innovation through attracting the next generation of outstanding intellects to this State, to pursue either doctoral studies or a postdoctoral fellowship. Applications are now open for Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships to attract the best domestic and international students to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at a Western Australian university as part of a package valued at over AUD$45,000 per annum for up to four years. This includes an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) valued at $25,849 in 2015; a Forrest Research Foundation Scholarship valued at over $19,000 in 2015; and a research travel allowance of $13,000. International students will also receive and International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) to cover the cost of tuition fees and health cover. More information and the application forms can be found at the Forrest Research Foundation website . Please note that these scholarships are available for commencing PhD students only. Forrest Scholars may undertake up to 8 hours per week tutoring undergraduate students at St. Georges College. Applicants will separately need to apply for a scholarship at a WA University. For UWA, see the UWA Scholarships database . From: Lister Staveley-Smith ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN O?BYRNE Associate Head (Teaching & Learning), School of Physics Associate Dean (Standards), Faculty of Science Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc. Sydney Institute for Astronomy School of Physics | Faculty of Science THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Rm 205, Physics Building A28 | alternate: Rm 222, 44-70 Rosehill St Redfern H90 (see map ) Postal address: School of Physics | The University of Sydney | NSW | Australia | 2006 T +61 2 9351 3184 | F +61 2 9351 7726 E john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/people/john.obyrne CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email uses 100% recycled words and ideas. 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Registration and further details: http://www.caastro.org/event/2015-ozska Rachel Webster Chair SOC From yeshe.fenner at astronomyaustralia.org.au Thu Mar 5 12:12:51 2015 From: yeshe.fenner at astronomyaustralia.org.au (Yeshe Fenner) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 12:12:51 +1100 Subject: [ASA] AAL advertising for positions on overseas telescope committees and board - deadline 16th March 2015 Message-ID: Dear ASA members, Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is seeking written applications for three positions to represent Australia on overseas telescope committees and boards: - Director on the Giant Magellan Telescope Organisation Board - Member of the Giant Magellan Telescope Science Advisory Committee - Observer on the Magellan Science Advisory Committee Please see our advertisement page for further information on these positions. *Applications for all three positions close 9AM AEDT on Monday 16th March 2015*. Inquiries can be made to Mark McAuley , AAL Chief Executive Officer, (03) 9214 8036 Kind regards, Yeshe ______________________________ Dr Yeshe Fenner, PhD, PMP Executive Officer Astronomy Australia Ltd T: 03 9214 5520 M: 0430 708 995 F: 03 9214 4396 E: yeshe.fenner at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: astronomyaustralia.org.au P: P.O. Box 2100 Hawthorn VIC 3122 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Thu Mar 5 13:58:23 2015 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 13:58:23 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Astrofest - Back in Perth for a sixth year on March 28th Message-ID: <33B785FC-EFFE-4904-AD96-EF8E15C87EC5@sydney.edu.au> ASA members may be interested in promoting the Astrofest event in WA. I also note the plans for inaugural Astrofests planned by other teams in Sydney and Melbourne later this year. Astronomy Colleagues, Fresh from its position as finalist in the 2014 WA Premier?s Science Awards, Australia?s largest annual astronomy festival is returning to Perth in 2015! Astrofest, a vibrant celebration of astronomy and Western Australian science, will be held at Curtin Stadium on the Curtin University campus in Perth on Saturday 28th March. We welcome all ages and levels of astronomy knowledge, so hope you can join us if you happen to be near Perth on the 28th. See http://www.icrar.org/news/seminars/events2/astrofest-2015 ! for more details. Now in its sixth year, the team behind the Perth Astrofest also assists in the many regional Astrofests around WA, and will be involved in the inaugural Astrofests planned by other teams in Sydney and Melbourne later this year. The free event attracts more than 4,000 people each year and features fun and engaging activities for people from all walks of life. Optical and radio telescopes, including some of the largest in the state, will be available throughout the evening to give festival-goers a fascinating look at some of the wonders of the Universe. A huge range of other interactive activities will also be on offer, including ? Guided ?tours? of the night sky Astrophotography competition and displays Scitech science shows Guest speakers Hands-on activities for people of all ages There will also be expert advice at hand for the amateur astronomer and plenty of information on offer about the Square Kilometre Array ? the world?s largest radio telescope currently preparing for construction in Western Australia?s Murchison region. The festival kicks-off with solar observing and indoor events from 5:30pm and concludes with the final guided tour of the night sky finishing at 9:30pm. A sausage sizzle, and other food will be available for purchase and picnics are encouraged. Astrofest 2015 promises to be a fun, educational and memorable evening for the whole family! For more information, contact Kirsten Gottschalk at kirsten.gottschalk at icrar.org or (08) 6488 7771. Astrofest 2015 is proudly supported by The Astronomical Group of Western Australia, Astronomy Education Services, Camera Electronic, Curtin University, The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), Lotterywest, Perth Observatory, Scitech, Shoot Photography Workshops, Stargazers Club WA, The University of Western Australia and WPM Group. We hope to see you there. Warm Regards, Kirsten Gottschalk Astronomy Ambassador Ph: +61 8 6488 7771 Mobile: +61 438 361 876 ICRAR: Discovering the hidden Universe through radio astronomy www.icrar.org | Subscribe to ICRAR's eNewsletter | ICRAR on Twitter | ICRAR on Facebook? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He was also Project Scientist for GMTIFS, one of the first generation of instruments being developed for the Giant Magellan Telescope. Peter had the misfortune to see the first version of NIFS destroyed in the 2003 Stromlo bushfires when it was almost ready for acceptance. Undeterred, he oversaw the fabrication of the second version and its commissioning on Gemini-North. Peter also played a substantial role in the reconstruction of Mount Stromlo after the fires, and the current Advanced Instrumentation and Techology Centre is largely the result of his vision. The Integration Hall at the AITC was recently named in his honour. Peter received his PhD at Stromlo 1981 and, other than a two-year period as Carnegie Fellow in Pasadena, spent his career at Mount Stromlo. He was known for his keen eye for the critical issue, an uncompromising attention to detail, and for his expectation of nothing but the best from his science collaborators and from his instrumentation colleagues. He was a wonderful colleague and will be greatly missed. Peter is survived by his wife Siew-Gim and son Sam. The funeral is expected to be held next Wednesday morning (11 March) - further details to follow. Siew-Gim has suggested that, rather than flowers, people may like to donate to a fund for a PhD scholarship or similar in memory of Peter - again, details to follow. Matthew Colless, Gary Da Costa, Ken Freeman, Roger Franzen, John Norris -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Its 27 facilities employ 1,700 skilled scientists and support staff, and enable 35,000 scientists in universities, industry and research organisations to do the work underpinning many aspects of Australia?s scientific research, innovation and development. Many of these facilities are preparing to shut down in the next two months if the situation does not change. STA has been working on your behalf behind the scenes to try and have the Federal Government release the promised operation funds, as have others of the Research Alliance. To date we have not succeeded, and have thus joined with Australia?s 15 major research and science bodies to call on the Prime Minster to step in and avert the crisis. Attached you will find a copy of the open letter to the Prime Minister. We will keep you up to date with the media stories over coming days via our web page (www.sta.org.au ) and urge you to keep abreast of developments via our page and to take part in the media and social media conversation on this critical issue. Regards, STA President Dr Ross Smith STA CEO Catriona Jackson -- Prof. Andrew Hopkins, Head of Research and Outreach Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 915, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia ph: +61 2 9372 4849 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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More importantly, we'll team you up with an expert who can help you get the most from your data. Depending on demand we will provide introductory lectures to get you started. Please see the web page at: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/workshops/2015/DataReduction/ Registration is free, but please complete the registration form by 1 May 2015 so we can prepare for the workshop. We encourage all participants to arrive in time for the ATUC Open Day on 1 June. For more information, contact the organiser Peter.Kampuis AT csiro.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Thu Mar 5 23:05:16 2015 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 23:05:16 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarships - advice for prospective ICRAR students Message-ID: <21CF15D5-281D-42AC-BBA5-8AE7D03CAB6E@sydney.edu.au> Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships ? advice for prospective ICRAR students Further to the information given in the ASA announcement on 4 March, please note that these prestigious scholarships are open to students at all five WA universities. Thus they are tenable at both ICRAR nodes: Curtin University & UWA. We strongly encourage prospective PhD students to contact ICRAR supervisors as soon as possible to discuss the application process. More details and links to projects and supervisors can be found here: http://www.icrar.org/research/postgraduate Full details can be found on both the Curtin University Scholarships webpages and at the UWA Scholarships database . For specific enquiries please contact Gerhardt Meurer (gerhardt.meurer at icrar.org for UWA) or Carole Jackson (carole.jackson at icrar.org ) for Curtin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN O?BYRNE Associate Head (Teaching & Learning), School of Physics Associate Dean (Standards), Faculty of Science Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc. Sydney Institute for Astronomy School of Physics | Faculty of Science THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Rm 205, Physics Building A28 | alternate: Rm 222, 44-70 Rosehill St Redfern H90 (see map ) Postal address: School of Physics | The University of Sydney | NSW | Australia | 2006 T +61 2 9351 3184 | F +61 2 9351 7726 E john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au | W http://sydney.edu.au/science/people/john.obyrne CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. 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URL: From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Fri Mar 6 21:57:07 2015 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2015 10:57:07 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Peter McGregor In-Reply-To: <8539_1425537807_54F7FB0F_8539_288_1_95D8AA91-C2D1-499C-83F4-E3345C3FF56C@anu.edu.au> References: <8539_1425537807_54F7FB0F_8539_288_1_95D8AA91-C2D1-499C-83F4-E3345C3FF56C@anu.edu.au> Message-ID: <5FBD031B-DDC2-429C-A360-3B3E74201346@anu.edu.au> Dear Colleagues, I attach the obituary notice for Peter McGregor that will appear in Saturday?s Canberra Times. It provides details of the funeral service, which will be held at 9am on Wednesday, 11 March, at Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell. Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone who may be interested. Note that, in lieu of flowers, Siew-Gim has very generously suggested that people may wish to make a donation to support the activities of RSAA; envelopes for this purpose will be available at the service. 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