PULSE@Parkes Online Application for an Observing Slot

Control the Parkes Radio Telescope and do REAL science in REAL time to make REAL discoveries!

All applications for school observing slots must be submitted using this online submission form. Before completing and submitting your application please read the information provided on the Teacher FAQ page. The observing slots on the April 2010 Parkes schedule (March 2010 - September 2010) are now open. Please fill in the application form below to register your interest.

Slot Date Time School
1 23 April 2010 11.00 - 13.00 tba
2 19 May 2010 11.00 - 13.00 tba
3 28 May 2010 22.00 - 24.00 This session will run from the Netherlands for Dutch schools
4 17 June 2010 11.00 - 13.00 tba
5 21 July 2010 11.00 - 13.00 tba
6 18 August 2010 11:00 - 13:00 tba
7 6 September 11:00 - 13:00 tba

Please fill in the form below and click on the Submit button. If you have not received a reply within one week please contact Robert Hollow (details at base of page). Project staff may contact you regarding your application. ***Note that dates and times of sessions are subject to change.

Application Form

School name:
Address:
Teacher name:
Contact phone (work):
Contact email:
Year group (select one or more):Year 10:
Year 11:
Year 12:
Approx. number of students involved:
Please list your preference from highest to lowest of up to three observing slots you can attend. 1:
2:
3:
If it is a Year 11 or 12 class, are you planning on teaching the Astrophysics option? Yes: No:
I understand that, if selected, my class must be able to attend on the days that I have nominated aboveTick box:
My school is willing to participate in the formal education research associated with the PULSE@Parkes project (subject to individual permissions)Yes: No:
We are willing to use the online materials and take part in education research if unsuccessful in obtaining an observing slotYes: No:
We are unable to attend an observing slot in the this round, but would like to use online materials and take part in the education researchYes: No:
Comment:
Teacher name:
[SPAM FILTER] The diameter (in metres) of the dish at Parkes. (Answer: 64)
I have read the project requirements and agree to abide by them Tick box:

For more information contact the Project Coordinator, Robert Hollow on (02)9372 4247.