The Virtual Observatory in Australia

U. of Melbourne, Wed-Thurs 27-28 November 2002

list of participants

abstracts

presentations
Galaxy IC5332 (ATCA 375m array... higher resolution

to come) From top left: HI column density map,

Velocity dispersion, Velocity field, DSS optical image,

SINGG H-alpha image. All images are 15 arcmin across.

Overview

 A group of Australian institutions (Universities of Melbourne and Sydney, Australia Telescope National Facility and Anglo-Australian Observatory) have applied for seed funding to develop an Australian capability in the international Virtual Observatory projects. The initial application through the ARC LIEF program has been funded for 2003. It is anticipated that further funding will be requested in 2003 for the years 2004-2006. This workshop is planned to bring together all interested parties to discuss possible future directions for Australian involvement in the Virtual Observatory projects.

Goals
  1. To update the Australian community on the development of the Virtual Observatory internationally.
  2. To discuss current involvement of the Australian community in virtual observatory projects.
  3. To develop future plans for Australian involvement in the international Virtual Observatory.

Speakers Include (but are not yet limited to!):

Topical Sessions (Programme coming)

Web Sites of Relevance

Information for Participants (Registration form here)

The workshop will begin Wednesday morning around 10 a.m. (for those flying into Melbourne) and conclude on Thursday afternoon.  Included in the A$50 registration fee (payable in cash at the meeting) will be lunch and refreshments both days.  There will also be a workshop dinner Wednesday night at the Stokehouse in St Kilda, which participants will pay for on the night.  If you register by Nov. 2, you will only pay A$40 for registration.   The fee will be waived for students, but only if registered by Nov. 2.

The present exchange rate is about 50 US cents per AU dollar.  Check here for other currencies.

Follow this link for directions to the workshop venue.  The workshop will take place in the Laby Theatre in the Physics Buildings on the main campus of the University of Melbourne, within walking distance of the Melbourne CBD.  Click here for an orientation map and follow the "Maps of Parkville Campus" link for a detailed campus map.  There is also a useful public transport website.

Up-to-date information about things to do in Melbourne can be found at its citysearch site.   See also these restaurant and sightseeing guides, courtesy of the Melbourne Uni graduate students.

Accommodation can be booked at Janet Clarke Hall (just across the campus from Physics at U. Melb).  The rate (single occupancy only) is $55 for bed + cooked breakfast; bathroom facilities are shared.  Payment by cash or cheque only. 

For those wishing to stay at a hotel, an inexpensive (and convenient) choice is Hotel Ibis, about 5 minutes' walk from campus and about $118 per night.  Ask for the reduced rate for U. of Melbourne visitors.  Click here for info on this and other accommodation options.

If you wish to attend the workshop please complete the online registration form.

Contact numbers during the workshop:
School of Physics: +61 (0)3 8344 7670 (TEL); +61 (0)3 9347 4783 (FAX)
(leave a message for Rachel Webster)

Scientific Organising Committee

Local Organising Committee

 Enquiries should be addressed to rwebster@physics.unimelb.edu.au.

Other meetings near this time
  1. Charlene Heisler AGN workshop, Canberra, 12-13 December
  2. Millimetre Science Workshop, ATNF, 21 November, 2002
Page last updated 2 Oct 2002

Problems with these webpages should be addressed to David Barnes (dbarnes@physics.unimelb.edu.au).