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. There are currently five observing slots on the October 2011 Parkes schedule (October 2011 - March 2012) . Please fill in the application form below to register your interest or apply for a slot. Please note that if you have a small group of students we may try and combine schools for a session.

Slot Date Time School
1 27 Oct 11 11.00 - 13.00 Slot filled: St Clare's Waverley and International Grammar School
2 8 Dec 2011 11.00 - 13.00 Open for applications
3 20 Jan 12 11.00 - 13.00 Special Double Helix Club holiday session
4 1 Mar 2012 11.00 - 13.00 Open for applications
5 19 Mar 2012 11.00 - 13.00 Open for applications

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.