... A new space VLBI user support software development is going on at the Satellite Geodetic Observatory (Penc, Hungary). ... The Space VLBI Assistance Software (SPAS) is being developed since 1993. ... Assistance software development in Hungary . ... First results . ... Adopting the conclusions of the tests and inter-comparisons we decided to develop a completely new version of Hungarian Space VLBI Assistance Software (abbreviated as SPAS) instead of modifying the prototype ( Noszticzius (1993) ). ...

... Proposals will be accepted until 1 May 1997 and should be sent to: Mary A. Cragg Mount Wilson Institute 740 Holladay Road, Pasadena, CA 91106 USA e-mail: mwi@mtwilson.edu Haystack Observatory Call for Proposals ---------------------------------------- Haystack Observatory invites proposals for the use of the 37-m radio telescope for observations in the following wavelength bands: 3-mm (85-115 GHz ) 7-mm (35-49 GHz ) 1.3 cm (21-25 ...

... Recent Topics . ... MAO main . ... Fw: ASTRONET: Task 5.4 - observing schools . ... Subject: Re: ASTRONET: Task 5.4 - observing schools . ... with the organization and carrying out observing schools. ... second half of September, and which will be funded by the training and . ... intended for master and starting PhD students. ... actions on observing schools, providing access for students, Master . ... observing schools for master students. ... in form of observing schools for pre-PhD students. ...

NMW survey overview . Access image archive . ... The New Milky Way survey aims to detect bright (V<13.5) optical transients near the Galactic plane using an automated wide-field (8x6 deg.) system capable of surveying the whole Milky Way area visible from the observing site in one night. ... All images obtained during the transient search survey are available online (please use the image archive access form ). ... Images per field: . ... Images per night: . ... Milky Way imaging time: . ...

The Astronomy Net . Articles | ... Forums . ... Planets | ... The list below is a live snapshot of where the planets and moon are located right now. ... The links in the left hand column take you to a mirror of the excellent NinePlanets web site where you can read about each planet and much much more. The latest news includes the fact that Pluto is no longer classified as a planet. ... Pluto is now classified as a 'dwarf planet' which includes Ceres and soon to be many others. ... 100 . ...

... Tonight's Sky . ... The Magazine . ... Star Atlas . ... An artificial comet holds secrets to Earths life . ... Astronomy for Kids . ... Observing springtime deep-sky objects with a large telescope . ... The planet has extreme temperature swings and perhaps active lava flows. ... A digital supplement to Astronomy magazine. ... Join TravelQuest International with Astronomy and Discover magazines on one of three great tour options surrounding this celestial spectacle . ... Astronomy Magazine . ...

Peremennye Zvezdy", . ... GSC 4232-02515, NSVS 3147658, NSVS 3174760 . ... 14.2-14.9 (R, NSVS); . ... During observations of a secondary eclipse of GSC 04232-02830 (Goranskij et al., 2005) on August 8, 2007, we identified GSC 4232-02515 as a W UMa eclipsing binary. ... VAST software was used for aperture photometry. ... This method produces a light curve with an arbitrary zero point. ... Light Curve . Light curve of GSC 4232-02515 in NSVS magnitude scale. ... gsc423202515_kadar_nsvs.dat . ...

Next: NICMOS/HST H-band (F160W) Images Up: NICMOS Science Previous: HST NICMOS Observations of . ... Observations of P . ... The NICMOS team has devised a comprehensive program of observations of the Galactic Center. ... Data in hand give a first look at variability and a detailed look at the search for the tip of the main sequence will be discussed where NICMOS has demonstrated adequate sensitivity and photometric precision to identify likely O8-B1 stars at the Galactic Center. ...

Observing the World Around Us An inquiry -based science curriculum for kindergarten through grade six Developed by researchers at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory as part of NASA's Learning Technologies Project Observing the World Around Us An inquiry -based science curriculum for kindergarten through grade six A Note About the Origins of Observing the World ...

... Comet Ikeya-Zhang, designated C/2002 C1 (Ikeya-Zhang), is named after Kaoru Ikeya of Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, and Daqing Zhang of Henan province, China, who independently discovered it on the night of 1 February 2002. A preliminary orbit reported the following day indicated that it would come moderately close to both the Earth and the Sun and that it might become visible to the naked eye during late March and April 2002. ... Bailey, M.E., Clube, S.V.M. and Napier, W.M. The Origin of Comets . ...

... Other Planned Activities Include Solar Observing Astrophotography Presentations and CCD Demo's Field Trip to AAAP Observatory at Jenny Jump Workshop: Learning to Use Your New Telescope Plus Swimming (life guards provided), Fishing, Volleyball, Basketball, Hiking, Game room Kayaking/canoeing (bring your own) on two lakes and nearby Pequest and Paulins Kill Rivers Registration Fees Camping and RV -- $35.00 per person ($45 after June 9) Bunkhouse -- $45.00 per ...

RADIOASTROPHYSICAL DEPARTMENT • INSTITUTE OF SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS RAS SB . ... SSRT - Receiving systems . The SSRT has two independent receiving systems for recording solar observational data, and several ancillary receivers for checking, setting up and adjusting the instrument. The base receiving systen is a multichannel filter receiver for a simultaneous recording in 180 channels with the 500 kHz band each, adjusted at steps of about 600 kHz. ... Channel's band . ...

The aim of this assignment is to teach you how to carry out a very common programming task: reading in a bunch of data from a text file, doing something with it then writing the results out again. ... The goal of the assignment is to write a computer program which will select this sample for you. You will pick the micro-quasars to observe from a rather large catalogue, which can be found here: The catalogue is an ASCII (text) file - you can inspect it with a normal text editor. ...

... October 8, 15:00 15:40 . ... PDF [7.2б MB] October 8, 15:40 16:10 . ... The sky brightness, atmospheric extinction, cloud coverage and auroral appearance are obtained from these images. ... Aurorae are identified by comparing the observed sky brightness to the sky brightness expected from this model. ... The identification of few potential sites for future's larger facility require several instruments, measuring various site characterizing parameters. ...

... Spacecraft . 29a. Satellite looking up . ... 29e. Explorers of distant space . Space Index . ... Many "down-looking" satellites also carry out local observations, among them Polar, Viking, Freja and satellites of the GOES and DMSP series. ... Other explorers of the distant magnetosphere have included the three ISEE spacecraft (International Sun-Earth Explorers), Polar in an elliptical polar orbit with cameras observing the polar aurora, and Image observing energetic neutral atoms. ...

... JSC Oral History . NASA History . ... NASA Oral History Project: Earth System Science at 20 . This NASA Oral History Project features recollections from those who significantly contributed to the launch and evolution of Earth System Science. These interviews were gathered as part of the 20th anniversary of the Earth System Science Program. ... NASA Headquarters, Washington D.C. Program Manager , Stratospheric Theory and Data Analysis, Earth Science and Applications Division . ...

... Over the first 4 years, its X-ray telescopes eROSITA and ART-XC will survey the whole sky with a record sensitivity in the 0.5-10 keV energy band. ... The goal of the second international Spectrum-RG conference is to discuss the different scientific topics addressed by the mission, synergies with surveys at other wavelengths, and requirements to follow-up observations.Contributed talks and poster presentations are invited on the topics related to the SRG science goals. ... Active galactic nuclei . ...

Astronotes Armagh Planetarium's Stellar Blog! ... Armagh Planetarium . ... Space Flight . ... Posted on April 6, 2016 | No Comments Spring has truly sprung. ... Continue Reading.. Posted on March 1, 2016 | ... Posted on February 2, 2016 | No Comments Goodbye January blues, hello February fun! ... Posted on January 7, 2016 | ... Posted on November 4, 2015 | ... Posted on October 5, 2015 | ... Posted on September 3, 2015 | ... Posted on August 3, 2015 | ... Posted on June 25, 2015 | ...

Brad Carter, Carolyn Brown, Rhodes Hart Drew Foster, John Kielkopf, Ron Moore University of Southern Queensland, Australia University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA OVERVIEW Mt Kent Observatory is now providing live remote observations of southern skies as part of a collaborative project between USQ, the University of Louisville, and Northern Kentucky University. ... This enables observers to make daytime use of a remote telescope during its local night-time, and image otherwise inaccessible skies. ...

... Radiation mechanisms of astrophysical objects: classics today . ... The CONEFERNCE PROGRAM is available (last updated on 09/28/2015). Dear participants, please note that the POSTER SESSION will take place at two days: on Tuesday (09/22/2015) and on Wednesday (09/23/2015), from 1:30 till 2:00 p.m. (before the lunch). List of posters is available at the last page of the PROGRAM. ... Conference program . Conference poster . Conference venue . Conference proceedings . ...