UCO/Lick Observatory

Daniel Magnes Popper

Observational Astronomy Workshop

October 18 - October 23, 2023

Lick Observatory, Mt Hamilton, CA

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Responding to the demand within the UC Astronomy community, in 2023, Lick Observatory shall host two Observational Astronomy Workshops, intended to provide an introduction to observing. Workshops are open to entering and early program University of California graduate students. The first of these, Honoring Maud Worcester Makemson, took place during the second quarter of 2023: a 6-day Workshop between 18 and 23 May 2023. The second shall take place during the fourth quarter of 2023: a 6-day Workshop between 18 and 23 October 2023.

The 2023Q4 Workshop honors Daniel Magnes Popper.

The Workshop is once again made possible (as in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023Q2) thanks to a donation from UC Irvine astronomy professor, Virginia Trimble, allowing UCO to defray most, if not all, expenses.

Workshops are delivered by the Lick Staff Astronomers with the support of all Mount Hamilton residents and UCO administrative staff. Workshops feature hands-on observing experience with the Kast spectrograph on the Shane telescope, the Hamilton spectrograph on the Coude Auxiliary Telescope (CAT), and direct imaging with the Nickel 1-m reflector. Additionally, the Workshop promises introductory lectures, interactive observation planning sessions, rewarding experiences as well as valuable networking opportunities embracing the whole of UC Astronomy.

The number of participants is limited. During application, prospective participants are invited to nominate colleagues they are willing to share a room with. Doing so may help to optimize capacity. Anyone wishing to attend shall be required to be in compliance with UC policy (e.g. coronavirus vaccination and mitigation policies). Participants will be accommodated in the new and old dorms. Rooms are doubles or triples with shared bathrooms. Participants may be asked to assist with food preparation.

Application Period: 1 August 2023 - 22 September 2023

Shane Telescope and Dome

Shane telescope image copyright Laurie Hatch