Logistics

Venue: The workshop will be held in the Salón de Rectoría 1er Piso, Universidad Católica del Norte. The address is Av. Angamos 0610, Antofagasta.

Maps:  The location of the venue can be found here https://goo.gl/maps/G9aWjbJSieyV4otv5

Parking: TBA

Lunch: Lunch will be provided for registered participants. Please register before April 5th, so we can ensure that the appropriate amount of food is ordered.

Language: The formal language of the workshop will be English, unless there is an overall consensus to do it in Spanish.

Software for hands-on tutorials

In order to participate in the hands-on tutorials after lunch, you will need to download and install two software packages:

ALMA Observing Tool (OT).  This is the software used to create and submit proposals. It is available to download in the following link: https://almascience.nrao.edu/proposing/observing-tool

CASA.  For those interested on doing ALMA simulations you will need to install CASA package. Download the latest version (Use CASA 6 (or at least 5.7+). Link here: https://casa.nrao.edu/casa_obtaining.shtml

Connect with NRAO

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."

AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.