Two nights under the stars: EDUCADO Project runs intensive observation school

Participants in the practical training of the EDUCADO project in the control room of the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (La Palma).
Participants in the practical training of the EDUCADO project in the control room of the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (La Palma).
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The EU-funded EDUCADO project (Exploring the Deep Universe by Computational Analysis of Data from Observations) at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) is organising a two-night astronomical observation school providing hands-on research training for early-stage researchers in astronomy and computer science.

The program will convene 15 doctoral candidates from across Europe for an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience. Attendees will engage in night time astronomical observations utilizing state-of-the-art telescopic instrumentation, guided data analysis workshops, and collaborative sessions designed to develop critical scientific competencies. They will study and witness the complete astronomical observing process, as performed with the Canary Islands’ top telescopes, the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) and the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC or GRANTECAN)).

Visita al Telescopio William Herschel (WHT) de los participantes a la formación práctica de EDUCADO
Visit to the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) of the EDUCADO hands-on training participants.

This training initiative reflects EDUCADO’s overarching mission to cultivate a dynamic research and training environment that empowers the next generation of scientists to contribute meaningfully to sustainable scientific advancement. The observation school aims not only to enhance the technical and analytical skills of participants but also to encourage cross-cultural collaboration and foster professional networking within the international research community.

Dr. Johan Knapen, Principal Investigator of the EDUCADO Project, commented: "Our aim is to give young researchers the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a top-level professional observational setting. Through this school, they will gain practical experience and develop the skills needed to navigate the realities of scientific research with confidence."

The EDUCADO Project represents a consortium of academic institutions, research centres, and industry stakeholders dedicated to promoting open, inclusive, and application-oriented approaches in astronomy and computer science.

Participantes a la formación práctica del proyecto EDUCADO en el interior del Telescopio William Herschel (WHT), en el Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos (La Palma)
Participants in the practical training of the EDUCADO project inside the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (La Palma).

Further information:

Contacts:

  • Johan Knapen, johan.knapen [at] iac.es (johan[dot]knapen[at]iac[dot]es)
  • Dahimar M Sánchez, dahimar.sanchez [at] iac.es (dahimar[dot]sanchez[at]iac[dot]es)
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Scope
Observatorios de Canarias
Postgraduate Training
Training
Training
Students
General public
Formación
EDUCADO
EDUCADO
Funded by European Union

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