[ASA] 2nd SkyMapper Workshop Announcement 25-26 August 2016, Canberra

[Kate Gunn]

Dear Colleagues

Following the SkyMapper Early Data Release (EDR) registrations are now open for SkyMapper Workshop being held in Canberra, Australia.  The new dates for the workshop are 25-26 August 2016.  You can register here: SkyMapper Workshop Registration<http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/sifa/caastro/register/index.php?action=register&workshopId=98>.  This event is supported by CAASTRO.

The EDR presents images and catalogs from the shallow Short Survey of the Southern Sky. All the published data is accessible via TopCat or our archive access website at skymapper.anu.edu.au<https://skymapper.anu.edu.au/>, and participants are encouraged to explore the site before coming to the workshop.

At the workshop you can meet the team while you browse the archive, ask questions, point out barriers for science, explore collaboration and discuss possibilities for enhancing the functionality of the SkyMapper archive and interface. About a quarter of the time will be spent on introductions into the data properties and tutorials for data access. The remainder of the time is dedicated to hands-on work, 1-to-1 discussions between individuals or collaborations and the SkyMapper team.

The open schedule of the workshop is an opportunity for individuals or groups to set most of the workshop agenda on day 1 and choose topics for exploration. We will form working groups on the topics that are seen by the participants as most relevant. Every group can be supported by a SkyMapper team member and report back to the workshop.

Workshop Details:

*           Dates: 25-26 August 2016

*           Location: CSO Common Room, RSAA Mount Stromlo, Canberra, ACT

*           Registration: for the meeting   is free, supported by the sponsors, and includes lunch and tea breaks.  The registration deadline is Friday 12 August 2016.

*           Workshop Dinner: Workshop Dinner: A workshop dinner will be held on Thursday 25th August at Cream<http://www.creamcafebar.com.au/>, Corner of Bunda and Genge Streets.  The meal will cost $50 per head and will include a welcome drink. Please register for dinner when registering for the conference.  Payment must be received by 27 July to confirm your booking.  A bus transfer can be arranged for those delegates requiring transport.

Travel and Accommodation
Participants will arrange their own travel and accommodation; however, we list here some relatively convenient options in the general vicinity of the workshop venue.  Please indicate in your registration form if you require a bus transfer to Mt Stromlo while staying in Canberra.  Locations and times will be advised closer to the workshop commencing.

*           University House ANU<http://unihouse.anu.edu.au/hotel-accommodation/>

*         Crowne Plaza<http://www.crowneplazacanberra.com.au/>: 1 Binara St Canberra, Ph: 1800 669 562
*           QT Canberra<https://www.qthotelsandresorts.com/canberra/>: 1 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6247 6244

Organising Committee:

  *   Julie Banfield
  *   Elisabete da Cunha
  *   Baerbel Koribalski
  *   Susanne Meinen
  *   Gerhard Meurer
  *   Anais Moeller
  *   Chris Onken
  *   Brad Tucker
  *   Marc White
  *   Kylie Williams
  *   Christian Wolf

We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop. If you have any questions please contact: skymapper at anu.edu.au<mailto:skymapper at anu.edu.au>

KATE GUNN | Chief Operating Officer
CAASTRO | School of Physics  | Faculty of Science |
ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics

Rm 356 Building A28 | School of Physics

The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006
T +61 2 9351 2893 | M +61 411 466 080
Email kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au  W  http:// www.caastro.org

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