Logistics

Hardware & Software

Traveling to the CfA

  • We highly recommend using public transport where possible. For those coming from out of town, Boston South Station is well-connected regionally by rail and long-distance buses, and South Station to Harvard or Porter Square via the Red Line. Either of those T stations puts you within walking distance of the CfA. However, various buses stop near the CfA – please see the MBTA web/app to plan your trip: https://www.mbta.com – 
Sadly, we cannot reimburse you for the travel costs of your trip.
  • There are multiple parking options for those coming by car: parking is available at 60 Garden Street (but limited, and pay by the meter). There are spaces at 160 Concord Avenue at low cost (please email elizabeth.shepard@cfa.harvard.edu to request a spot, and let Elizabeth know that this is about the workshop being run by Jakob/Josh on Mar 26th). – If you come from the same institution as others, we would also encourage you to car-share.

Arriving at the CfA

  • The event will be held on the CfA's main site at 60 Garden Street. The event will be in the Phillips Auditorium (located in the Observatory Building D). The auditorium can best be accessed via the main parking lot instead of the main entrance.
  • Please arrive by 8:45am, so we can connect you to the WIFI and start the workshop at 9am.
  • We hope to have coffee and snacks available from 8.45am.

Joining via Zoom

  • Please contact the organizers to request the Zoom link.

CfA Events and Meeting Conduct Policy

  • In coming to a meeting held at the CfA, all attendees are obliged to abide by the CfA Meetings and Events Conduct Policy, which can be found here: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/policies – please read this before your arrival. These meeting rules apply equally to those in person and remotely.

Recording

  • We will be recording the meeting via Zoom, with the 'Owl' enabled so that we can share the resources afterward.

Connect with NRAO

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