Summer Vacation Program - Observatory Trip
Here is some information for the ATNF summer vacation student Narrabri Observatory trip for 2008/2009.Draft Version - some changes may be made
Travel and accommodation
The Observatory trip will take place from 16 to 20 January 2009. The observations will be supported at Narrabri by Ángel López-Sánchez.The ATNF will provide the travel and accommodation expenses for the trip. Accommodation has been booked and will be at the on-site lodge at the Observatory. The rooms are fully catered and there is no need to bring sheets, sleeping bags etc.
If you have any medical concerns or special dietary needs, please let the Narrabri staff know by contacting Joanne Houldsworth (Joanne.Houldsworth@csiro.au, x4049).
Travel to Narrabri to is by train. On 16 January the train to Narrabri departs from Strathfield at 10:16 am (or 10:05 from Central), arriving into Narrabri at 5:41 pm. On 20 Jan the return train leaves Narrabri at 9:25 am and arrives back at Strathfield at 4:48 pm. (Note, these times are to be conformed. Your tickets will contain up-to-date details). The train passes through some very beautiful countryside, especially in the Hawkesbury region. Rob will book your train tickets. Travel from Narrabri Station to the site will be by taxis that will be arranged for you. ATNF covers all these travel costs.
Weekend work
Please note that although you will be working without additional pay over the weekend, we do expect you to be at work the following week.Observing Trip Itinerary
Times are given as local time = Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) + 1 hour.
| Date | Time | Narrabri Observatory trip |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Jan | Daytime | Travel to Narrabri from Sydney. Please aim to arrive by 6pm at the latest. |
| 18:30 | Welcome and safety induction from Phil Edwards - Officer in Charge | |
| 19:30 | BBQ for students and other visitors | |
| Sat 17 Jan | 11:00 | Control building and antenna tours | 13:00-24:00 | Observations |
| Sun 18 Jan | 00:00-24:00 | Observations | Mon 19 Jan | daytime | Final observations Teams work on data reduction |
| Tue 20 Jan | 10:16 | Train departs from Narrabri for Sydney |
Project Summary
| Team | Observers | Project Title | Observing Friend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club82 |
Jay Blanchard |
High-frequency investigation of source morphology in the ATLAS field | |
| Group 2 | Tui Britton Chris Jordan Dane Kleiner |
NH⊂3 & HI spectroscopy in NGC5253 | |
| Rimples | Nathan Butterworth Chanakya Jaiswal Colin Tuft |
Radio imaging of massive, prodigous luminosity extra-solar stars |