From duncan.galloway at monash.edu Wed Dec 22 17:44:25 2021 From: duncan.galloway at monash.edu (Duncan K Galloway) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:44:25 +0100 Subject: [ASA] Call for eROSITA and Australian Collaboration Proposals, open through 2022 Feb 11 Message-ID: Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce the third call for joint Australia-eROSITA_DE projects. This call follows two previous successful calls for joint projects under the agreement between Australian-based astronomers, represented by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) and the German eROSITA Consortium (eROSITA_DE). In 2013, CAASTRO and the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics signed a memorandum of understanding designed to promote collaborations between Australian scientists and members of the eROSITA consortium. AAL has taken over responsibility for the agreement with eROSITA and the MoU agreement between AAL and eROSITA_DE covers all astronomers at Australian Institutions. A large number of current and planned Australian surveys provide data for multi-wavelength projects, using the national and international facilities participating in this collaboration. This provides some exciting new opportunities for multi-wavelength astronomy projects across the southern sky. A list of participating Australian facilities and Australian surveys is provided on the AAL eROSITA webpage where you can also find out more information about the project. Further information is also available on the eROSITA MPE webpage . The first eROSITA all-sky survey was completed in June 2020, revealing a spectacular vision of the hot and energetic universe. The result has created a new map for astronomers, with this new survey capturing over one million objects ? far exceeding the number discovered by previous X-ray telescopes. Given all the above developments, and the success of the collaboration to date, we are now opening a third call for proposals for joint Australia-eROSITA_DE projects. The proposal submission will be open until 11 February 2022. How to apply Proposals should be submitted on the template attached and should be sent to the eRosita_DE/Australian Collaboration Technical Secretary, Shona Madoc, via email: shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au. The process of proposal assessment is described on the AAL eROSITA Project Application webpage . We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to seeing new discoveries emerge from this partnership. The collaborative science projects will: require the use of products associated with both the eROSITA_DE survey and Australian surveys/facilities. involve at least one member from each of the eROSITA_DE survey and an Australian Institution not be in conflict with existing eROSITA_DE or Australian projects (optionally) allow participation by undergraduate and postgraduate students adhere to the existing policies for the individual facilities involved (e.g. proprietary periods, data access, survey teams, observing time, publications). We strongly encourage potential proposers to get in touch with their corresponding partners early on. If you are interested in using eROSITA and Australian facilities for your research, but do not know who to contact specifically, please do not hesitate to ask the contact persons listed below. The AAL eROSITA Collaboration webpage also includes a list of eROSITA_DE contacts including Chairs of Science Working Groups. We remind you that, according to the eROSITA_DE Policy, each proposal should be approved by the eROSITA_DE Science Working Group before submission. Proposal Submission Outcomes If you have any questions on this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact me (duncan.galloway at monash.edu) or AAL (smadoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au). Best regards, Duncan Galloway, Australian Science Lead -- Duncan Galloway, Associate Professor School of Physics & Astronomy | Monash Astrophysics tel. +61 (0)3 99054422 | +61 (0)414 139763 https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/2O2iCL7EwMfRrpOXKs1se9f?domain=users.monash.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: erosita_de_au_project_template_2021.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 142481 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.lattanzio at monash.edu Fri Dec 24 11:34:30 2021 From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio) Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:34:30 +1100 Subject: [ASA] IUPAP Prize to Claudia Lagos Message-ID: Dear ASA Members Join me in congratulating ASTRO 3D Fellow Claudia Lagos (ICRAR, UWA) who has been awarded the 2020 IUPAP Commission 19 Young Astronomer Prize. The IUPAP's Astrophysics commission is Commission 19, and they award prizes annually. A list can be found on their webpage (but it has not been updated to include 2020 and 20231 awards yet). The citation reads: *For her insightful contributions to the subject of the role of baryons (gas) in the evolution of galaxies, including its role in the chemical and angular momentum evolution of galaxies and in the promotion and suppression of the formation of stars. * Congratulations Claudia! Best wishes to all! John L -- *I'm an LGBTIQ Ally** - Find out more at **https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/sm9xCD1vlpT5znR8LuA_IE9?domain=monash.edu Professor John Lattanzio President, Astronomical Society of Australia School of Physics and Astronomy Monash University Victoria 3800 AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 (0)3 9905-4428 WWW: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bEAwCGv0oyC1R0VzNhkWSOu?domain=users.monash.edu.au https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bfQOCK1DvKT2NBjRyHoLaiq?domain=orcid.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "May you be surrounded by friends and family, and if that is not your lot, may the blessings find you in your solitude." Leonard Cohen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smadoc at swin.edu.au Fri Dec 24 12:55:50 2021 From: smadoc at swin.edu.au (Shona Madoc) Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2021 01:55:50 +0000 Subject: [ASA] =?windows-1252?q?ACAMAR_2022_=96_Call_for_Themed_Workshops?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ACAMAR ? Call for Themed Workshops for 2022 During 2021 the Australia-China Consortium for Astrophysical Research (ACAMAR) sponsored four themed workshops: * Radio Astronomy from the Moon (28-29 July 2021) * Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer (25-27 August 2021) * Future of Traditional Survey Science (22-24 September 2021) * Fast Radio Bursts (12-14 October 2021) Following the success of these workshops, and with the support of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), ACAMAR is pleased to open a call for proposals for further themed workshops to be held in 2022. The aim of these workshops will be to develop, promote and strengthen understanding and engagement in astrophysical research between Australia and China, including business and community stakeholders, in support of Australia's national interests. You can find out more about ACAMAR on the ACAMAR website. How to apply To apply, please send a summary of your workshop proposal (max 3 pages) to shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au by 22 February 2022. The summary should include an outline of the workshop including main topics to be covered, proposed duration and dates of workshop, key scientific organising committee members, and an estimate of funding required. Funding is available for workshop related activities such as webinar licences and workshop prizes. Note that administrative and technical support will not be provided as part of this sponsorship and proposers must ensure they have adequate resources in place to run a successful workshop. Proposals will be reviewed and assessed by the ACAMAR Australian Advisory Board and results will be communicated directly to proposers. We look forward to receiving your proposals. ______________________________________________ Shona Madoc Program Manager Astronomy Australia Ltd E: shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: astronomyaustralia.org.au Monday, Wednesday, Friday [aal_logo_notext] AAL endeavours to be an environmentally sustainable organisation built upon equity, diversity and mutual respect for its staff and stakeholders. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-aal_logo_n.png Type: image/png Size: 2950 bytes Desc: Outlook-aal_logo_n.png URL: