ATNF Astrofests
The latest ATNF astrofest was held on 6 June in Marsfield. There were interesting new results on the CO-HI relationship in galaxies, monitoring of the expansion on the sub-parsec-scale in Centaurus A, new gravitational lenses, new pulsars, and new images of the Vela SNR
A most interesting contribution was a duet by Ron Ekers and Dick Hunstead describing observations of a fascinating steep spectrum source discovered by Haida Liang, the origin and distance of which provoked much discussion. Talks on aips++ and ALMA also proved interesting.
In a break from the usual canteen or barbecue lunch, the astrophysics group had lunch at a nearby restaurant, which made for a very jovial astro business meeting in the afternoon, the minutes of which can be viewed at http://www.atnf.csiro.au/overview/management/meetings/astro_2001jun.htm .
The next astrofest is scheduled for 5 December. All welcome.
Lister Staveley-Smith
Head of Astrophysics
(Lister.Staveley-Smith@csiro.au)