************************************************************************* BOLETIM ELETRONICO SAB N. 181 - 27/11/2002 ************************************************************************* SECAO: INFORMES * * Responsavel: Vera Ap. F. Martin * * vmartin@uefs.br ************************************************************************* 1. INTERNATIONAL MAX-PLANCK RESEARCH SCHOOL ON ASTROPHYSICS - IMPRS (DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2002) 2. NOTICIAS GEMINI NORTE - ALTAIR 3. CHAMADA DA CBA/COMISSAO BRASILEIRA DE ASTRONOMIA - MEMBRO IAU ************************************************************************* 1. INTERNATIONAL MAX-PLANCK RESEARCH SCHOOL ON ASTROPHYSICS - IMPRS (DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2002) - comunicacao da socia Denise R. Goncalves Dear Colleagues, For the third time, the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics (IMPRS) is soliciting applications for its PhD program. Located in the beautiful Munich-Garching area in southern Bavaria (Germany), the school offers a unique environment for graduate students due to the presence of four internationally renowned institutes which form the school: * The Max-Planck Institute for extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) * The Observatory of the University of Munich (LMU/USM) * The Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA) * The European Southern Observatory (ESO) In addition, Astro-particle physics groups at the Technical University of Munich and at the Werner-Heisenberg Institute for Physics are participating as associated partners. IMPRS offers a highly competitive PhD program, including lectures, seminars, and a research project supervised by scientists at one of the participating institutions. Course language is English. Students have access to ground and spaced based observatories and instrumentation operated by the participating institutes as well as supercomputers for advanced numerical simulations and theoretical studies. Successful completion of the 3 year program by meeting the requirements of the Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) leads to a doctoral (PhD) degree in natural sciences (rerum naturalium) awarded by LMU. Applications for the program are open to students from all countries. More details on the IMPRS program and the admission requirements can be found at the IMPRS website http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/ The closing date for applications for the program starting in September 2003 is December 15, 2002. Please apply by using the IMPRS application form available online at http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/admission.html In addition to this announcement we have a small IMPRS-poster available which we would ask you to print and to display for your students. The poster is available at http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/images/IMPRS_Poster_2002.pdf Many thanks for your support. Dr. Werner Becker -- Manager of the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics at the University of Munich I * M * P * R * S Giessenbachstrasse 1 becker@imprs-astro.mpg.de PO BOX 1312 www.imprs-astro.mpg.de 85741 Garching Phone: +49 89 30000 3588 Germany Fax: +49 89 30000 3569 ========================================================================= 2. NOTICIAS GEMINI NORTE - ALTAIR - comunicacao do socio Augusto Damineli I. O modulo de Optica Adaptativa (AO) ALTAIR teve sua primeira luz no Gemini Norte na noite do dia 20. A qualidade de imagem era de 0.60 arcsec na banda r e a AO produziu 0.053 arcsec na banda H. Um sucesso a ser comemorado para quem precisa de alta resoluc,ao espacial no infravermelho. Mais detalhes sobre o ALTAIR em: http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/instruments/altair/altairIndex.html II. O Telescopio Gemini Norte foi batizado no dia 13/Novembro com o nome de Fred Gillett. Fred (que morreu em Abril/2001), foi o principal idealizador da performance no infravermelho que distingue os telescopios Gemini dentre os outros VLTs. Augusto Damineli Membro do Board do Gemini ========================================================================= 3. CHAMADA DA CBA/COMISSAO BRASILEIRA DE ASTRONOMIA - MEMBRO IAU - comunicacao do socio Jose Renan de Medeiros COMISSAO BRASILEIRA DE ASTRONOMIA Chamada para Candidaturas a Membros da IAU A Comissao Brasileira de Astronomia comunica que estara recebendo, no periodo de 01 de dezembro de 2002 a 15 de janeiro de 2003, candidaturas de membros da comunidade brasileira interessados(as) em se afiliarem `a IAU. Como regra, a afiliacao `a IAU e aberta a cientistas com o titulo de doutor(a) ou equivalente em uma das areas da Astronomia, com reconhecida atividade em pesquisas. Dados mais detalhados sobre Membros da IAU podem ser obtidos em : http://www.iau.org/IAU/Organization/member/applic.html. Como procedimento inicial, cada interessado(a) deve preencher o formulario em anexo e remete-lo para a Comissao Brasileira de Astronomia, de preferência via eletrônica, para : renan@dfte.ufrn.br Na impossibilidade de remessa eletrônica, favor enviar a documentacao para: Prof. Jose Renan De Medeiros Rua Carlos Passos 1610 Tirol 59015-310, Natal RN. Observem que a DATA LIMITE para recepcao das candidaturas e' 15 de janeiro de 2003! Quaisquer esclarecimentos adicionais poderao ser obtidos junto `a renan@dfte.ufrn.br ou renan@ufrnet.br. Atenciosamente, Comissao Brasileira de Astronomia. -----------------------F O R M U L A R I O ------------------------ INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION UNION ASTRONOMIQUE INTERNATIONALE 98bis, boulevard Arago - 75014 Paris - France Tel: (33.1) 43 25 83 58 - Telefax: (33.1) 43 25 26 16 E-Mail: iau@iap.fr - Web site: http://www.iau.org APPLICATION FORM FOR IAU MEMBERSHIP (XXV) Deadline for Proposals by Adhering Organizations: 15 February 2003 Family Name First Name Middle Name Sex: Male ( ) Female ( ) Date of birth: _______/_______/_______ year Month Day Institute address (Maximum 25 characters): Address 1 (Maximum 25 characters): Address 2 (Maximum 25 characters): City + Code (Maximum 25 characters): Country (Maximum 25 characters): Telephone (Maximum 25 characters): Telefax (Maximum 25 characters): E-mail (Maximum 35 characters): Nationality Graduated from Year of Ph. D. or equivalent Present Position Main fields of Research Titles & References of three Scientific Papers or Publications Suggested for Membership in Commission No.(*) Proposed by Date Signature (*) Only one commission is allowed for the first triennium (see list of Commissions on reverse side) COMMISSIONS 4 Ephemerides 7 Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy 8 Astrometry 9 Instrumentation & Techniques 10 Solar Activity 12 Solar Radiation & Structure 14 Atomic & Molecular Data 15 Physical Study of Comets, & Minor Planets 16 Physical Study of Planets & Satellites 19 Rotation of the Earth 20 Positions & Motions of Minor Planets Comets & Satellites 21 Light of the Night Sky 22 Meteors & Interplanetary Dust 25 Stellar Photometry & Polarimetry 26 Double & Multiple Stars 27 Variable Stars 28 Galaxies 29 Stellar Spectra 30 Radial Velocities 31 Time 33 Structure & Dynamics of the Galactic System 34 Interstellar Matter 35 Stellar Constitution 36 Theory of Stellar Atmospheres 37 Star Clusters & Associations 40 Radio Astronomy 42 Close Binary Stars 44 Space & High Energy Astrophysics 45 Stellar Classification 47 Cosmology 49 The Interplanetary Plasma & the Heliosphere 50 Protection of Existing & Potential Observatory Sites 51 Bioastronomy: Search for Extraterrestrial Life Please choose one (and only one) Commission 5 Documentation & Astronomical Data 6 Astronomical Telegrams 41 History of Astronomy 46 Astronomical Education and Development Membership in these Commissions of the Executive Committee follows special rules ********************************************************************************