Introduction
We are excited to announce a two-week summer school that brings together astronomers and students to work on observational aspects of astronomy. The program, hosted by Tay Nguyen Universiy in collaboration with Quy Nhon Observatory, the Simons Astrophysics Group at the Institute For Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Education (SAGI/IFIRSE) and Cardiff University, focuses on practical skills in observation, operation, and instrumentation development. Our goal is to demonstrate how astronomy is not only an interesting subject, but also critical for both technological and scientific development.
Throughout the program, students will learn about astronomy and astrophysics while working on observational projects that focus on fundamental questions, both scientifically and experimentally. They will learn how to operate telescopes, design and test scientific instruments, and conduct observations like professional astronomers. Students will experience the full spectrum of the observational process, from the frustration of operating the telescope to the joy of capturing celestial images, the confusion of the data, and the power of analytical thinking and data analysis.
The school will cover a range of topics, including telescope optics and practical astronomy, and observations of fundamental astronomy. We look forward to providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that will equip them with practical skills and knowledge to pursue their passion in astronomy and astrophysics.
Contact & Registration
Students are provided the shared accommodation and meals. We welcome international and Vietnamese universities. Vietnamese students who are looking for a place to host their thesis are also welcome and are encouraged to discuss with the organizers/lecturers first. If you are a student from Vietnam or any other country, please fill out this registration form before the deadline of May 20, 2024. If you have any question, please email qnguyen@aup.edu
Location
Tây Nguyên University, 567 Lê Duẩn, Buôn Ma Thuột city, Đắk Lắk province, Việt Nam
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Na1ruWyRbLXRrXt96
Travel
It is better to book the international and domestic portions separately. There are two main international airports in Vietnam : Hanoi (Noi Bai airport : HAN) and Ho Chi Minh (Tan Son Nhat airport : SGN). After SGN or HAN, you can fly to Buon Ma Thuot by domestic flights or take trains.
Vietnamese Visa: Please note that you might need a visa to enter Vietnam. Please check the Vietnamese embassy page of your home country (where you have a passport from), or Vietnamese embassy in the UK and North Ireland, or this official govermental website. In case you need a visa, citizens of some countries can apply for an electronic visa (E-visa) online. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 30 days, single entry. Please apply it yourself here, if you need help, please let us know.
Accommodation
Will be arranged in shared rooms at the institute dormitory.
Program
Please see the program of summer school via the link bellow,
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jxCSbJ7TPtH_Tt3iVg2LJkG08k-PCKiJ/edit#gid=1623345469
Scientific Organising Committee
Assoc. Prof. Nguyễn Lương Quang (American University of Paris, France)
Prof.Yoichi Itoh (NHAO, University of Hyogo, Japan)
Prof. Kazuhito Dobashi (Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan)
Dr. Tobias Cornelius Hinse(University of Southern Denmark, Denmark)
Dr. Lê Minh Tân (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
Local Organising Committee
Assoc. Prof. Lê Đức Niêm (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
Dr. Nguyễn Văn Bồng (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
Dr. Nguyễn Trịnh Thanh Nguyên (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
Dr. Lê Minh Tân (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
MSc. Phùng Thị Tố Loan (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Phương (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
MSc. Tôn Thất Trường Nam ((Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
Lecturers
Prof. Kazuhito Dobashi (Tokyo University of Education, Japan)
Dr. Tobias Cornelius Hinse(University of Southern Denmark, Denmark)
Assoc. Prof. Tomomi Shimoikura (University of Otsuma Woman, Japan)
Prof. Yoichi Itoh (NHAO, University of Hyogo, Japan)
Assoc. Prof. Nguyễn Lương Quang (American University of Paris/CEA Paris-Saclay, France)
Assoc. Prof. Fumitaka Nakamura (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Japan)
Dr. Hoàng Ngọc Duy (Hamburg Observatory, Germany)
Dr. Lê Minh Tân (Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam)
Dr. Phan Thanh Hiền (University of USTH, Vietnam)
Dr. Nguyễn Đặng Thanh Nhàn (University of Tuebingen, Germany)
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Bích Ngọc (Phòng VL Thiên văn và Vũ trụ, VNSC, Vietnam)
MSc. Dương Tuấn Anh (PhD student at CEA Saclay, France)
Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Phương Thanh (postdoctoral reseacher at University of Hokkaido, Japan)
Dr. Lê Thị Mỹ Ngân (University of Nicolaus Copernicus, Toruń, Poland)
MSc. Lê Quang Thuỷ (Quy Nhơn Observatory, Vietnam)
MSc. Nguyễn Văn Tuệ (Quy Nhơn Observatory, Vietnam)
Students
List of students:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
The registration of the Workshop will take place on Monday, August 5th 2024, from 7:30 to 8:30
Please register as soon as you arrive, fill in the ARRIVAL FORM, and hand it to the conference secretaries.
The venue:
Lecture Hall 2
The summer school venue is located at Tay Nguyen University.
Students will study in Lectrure Hall 2, Conference room in 6th floor of Main building and work on science projects at Laboratoty of Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Science and Technology, Tây Nguyên University.
Meals
Please also let us know your preference (vegetarian, vegan...) so that we can inform the canteen/restaurent.
Lunch
For all participants, lunch will be served at the canteen in campus of Tay Nguyen University.
Canteen
Dinner:
Dinner will be served at 17:30 at the canteen in the university or in a downtown restaurant. Please check the announcement board daily for details.
Emergency contacts
You can call us any time if you have any emergency requests including pick up, medical help...
Lê Minh Tân, cellphone: +84 0935318151, email: lmtan@ttn.edu.vn
or Chu Thị Ngọc Vy, cellphone: +84 0901 961 916, email: chungocvy2901@gmail.com
USEFUL INFORMATION
Prepaid Mobile phone and 4G internet SIM card:
Prepaid SIM card for phone and internet data is relatively cheap in Vietnam. Viettel, Vinaphone, and Mobifone are three phone and internet providers that provide a Tourist SIM card which costs around 200.000 VND or 10 USD. These tourist SIM cards offer you around 50 minutes of international calls, 100 minutes of domestic calls, free text messages, 4G internet connection (depending on the provider). These SIM cards can be bought at the airport, in electronic or phone shops.
Banking facilities: Exchange currency service is available at the hotel reception, local bank branches or any jewelry shops. ATM machines can be found on the opposite side of the hotel.
Departure to the airport: We will arrange transportation to the airport according to your itinerary given to us. Please contact the conference secretaries for any assistance with airport transfers. We will stick the departure list at lecture hall. Please complete and let us know if there is anything wrong.
Arrival Information Form
Lecturers: Could you and your colleague fill in this form for me and you should book for your in advance. We will support the room accommodation + meals.
https://forms.gle/Xu2RK2gEyC1hSFp79
Students: They have been supported the shared room accommodation + meals.
They also need to fill in this online form.
https://forms.gle/5n2opwNH53rkzYRA7
