Gemini & SKA MNRF Symposium 2005 Marsfield Lecture Theatre June 7, 2005

Background
The Gemini & SKA Major National Research Facility (MNRF) was funded in 2002 with the goal of maximising Australia's engagement in next generation telescopes at radio and optical/infrared wavelengths. To achieve this, it has purchased an additional share of the Gemini telescopes, extra Gemini nights, and has funded SKA technology development, including upgrades to the ATCA and MOST. Symposia are held annually to feature recent science and technology results. The 2005 symposium will highlight recent Gemini science, ELT participation via MNRF, and site testing results from Mileura.

Dates
The symposium will take place on Tuesday June 7, 2005.

Venue
The symposium will be held in the ATNF/CSIRO Marsfield Lecture Theatre in Sydney. Information on how to get to the ATNF is listed here.

Registration
Please email your full name and institute address to mnrfsymp2005@csiro.au by May 31 if you wish to attend. There is no registration fee.

Speakers
There are slots available for short MNRF-related science talks. Please email mnrfsymp2005@csiro.au by May 1 with a title and brief abstract.

Program
The program is available here.

Abstracts
A list of abstracts is available.

Participants
The current list of registered participants is available.

Meals, Events
Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided for registered participants.

Accommodation
Participants are asked to organise their own accommodation. For a short stay, we suggest using one of the local hotels/motels listed here.

Scientific/Local Organising Committee
Lister Staveley-Smith, Warrick Couch, Mark McAuley, Susanne Little.

Contact
email contact address mnrfsymp2005@csiro.au.

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