... Application form . Excel file with explanations how to fill; please, save the table in format not later Excel-1997-2003). ... Rules and Regulations for a participant of the Olympiad that have to be translated into native languages of participants (if using Word, please, save the translation in format not later Word-1997-2003), attention for additions during last years ( blue and red text ): . ... Dr. Michael G. Gavrilov, Founding Chairman of the International Astronomy Olympiad, . ...

... Instant "Brushed Aluminum" Textures . ... This does not solve any grandiose problem, it's an interesting extremely quick method to create textures and backgrounds with a `brushed aluminum' look. ... 2) Use the marquee tool and select a rectangle on the far left side, full height, about 15-20 pixels wide . ... 5) Go to Image > Effects > Scale, which adds little handles to the still selected marquee rectangle . ... 1) After filling the source rectangle with noise, use the Blur More filter then proceed...

... Up: Software Systems and Tools . ... The Starlink Software is a collection of astronomical packages and utilities comprising over 120 separate components. When built, the system needs between 500 and 650 MB disk space (without source) making it ideal for distribution on CD-ROM. Each component has been individually packaged into an easy-to-install bundle for users to obtain over the Internet via a ``point and click'' WWW interface from the Starlink Software Store. ...

Logistic information Registration To enter the IKI building you need to register at the special Entrance Gate (marked with RSCGSO sign) and a passport is required. A badge for the duration of the workshop will be issued at the Registration Desk, the Desk will be open for pre-registration on Sunday, June 10 19:00 hrs to 21 hrs and as of Monday, June 11 at 8:00 hrs am. Please do not hesitate to contact the conference Registration Desk for any questions you may have. ...

... Home Lectures Lecture Series 2015-2016 . ... Lecture Series 2014-2015 . ... Beyond New York City . ... The Amateur Astronomers Association is proud to present an astronomy lecture series from October through May each year for our members and the public. ... Amateur Astronomer Association is pleased to announce we will be offering select, limited reserved seating for current AAA members for the Friday, January 8, 2015 AAA Lecture entitled Robert Nemiroff ?2015 Astronomy Picture of the Day?. ...

... VISA APPLICATION . ... The following documents should be usually submited to the Russian Embassy or Consulate to obtain a Business Visa to enter Russia: . Tourist invitation or business invitation issued by an organization authorized to invite visitors to Russia. ... An official business invitation must be only issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry or its regional representatives or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service branch. ... The deadline is November 5, 2013 . ...

... 1.7 GSC 084 Pulkovo Obs., 0.33 15 x 15' 1.0" 7 34 0.179 0.307 Normal Asgr. 3.0 UCAC 118 Slovakia, 0.57 14 x 10' 1.7" 3 12 0.090 0.145 Modra 3.3 USNO 127 Germany, 0.19 30 x 20' 2.4" 3 15 0.151 0.087 Bornheim 0.8 GSC 168 34 200 0.282 0.315 291 USA,Kitt Peak, 1.8 390 x 30' 1.0" 1 5 0.143 0.144 Spacewatch II 4.7 USNO 300 Japan, 0.5 78 x 78' 2.3" 7 36 0.420 0.447 Bisei Center 1.3 ACT 461 Hungary, JATE 0.60 28 x 19' 1.1" 6 22 0.124 0.153 Asteroid Surv. ... Polynesia 1.0 UCAC F85 Tiki Obs., ...

... Exposure Time Calculator (ETC) . Survey processing . ... VISTA is a 4-m class wide field survey telescope for the southern hemisphere, equipped with a near infrared camera (1.65 degree diameter field of view at VISTA's nominal pixel size) containing 67 million pixels of mean size 0.34 arcsec and available broad band filters at Z,Y,J,H,K s and a narrow band filter at 1.18 micron. A wide field visible camera, if constructed, could also be used on VISTA. ... Tile . ... ESO VISTA Public Surveys . ...