Dear colleagues,

herewith we would like to draw your attention to the First Circular of 
the

International School of Astrophysics, "Francesco Lucchin" (XII Cycle, I 
Course) and
GREAT-ITN (Gaia Research for European Astronomy Training)

on
Fundamental Cosmic Distance Ladder and Transient Sky

Teramo (Italy) June 11-15, 2012

Information concerning this event can be found at:
http://isa2012.oa-teramo.inaf.it
e-mail: isa2012@oa-teramo.inaf.it

We would be grateful if you could forward this announcement to any 
potentially interested student and young researcher.

Best regards,
Gabriella Raimondo

On behalf of the SOC


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F I R S T   C I R C U L A R

International School of Astrophysics

"Francesco Lucchin" (XII Cycle, I Course)
and
GREAT-ITN (Gaia Research for European Astronomy Training)

On

"Fundamental Cosmic Distance Ladder and Transient Sky"


Teramo (Italy), 11-15 June 2012

http://isa2012.oa-teramo.inaf.it

e-mail: isa2012@oa-teramo.inaf.it


AIM OF THE SCHOOL

The Italian School of Astrophysics "Francesco Lucchin" and the 
GREAT-ITN (GREAT-Gaia Research for European Astronomy Training) project 
join together to organize an International School of Astrophysics on the 
Fundamental Cosmic distance scale and the Transient Sky.

The School of Astrophysics "Francesco Lucchin" is addressed to PhD 
students in Astronomy and Physics, as well as to interested young 
researchers. The school aims at providing a comprehensive background in 
Astronomy and Astrophysics, from both a theoretical and an observational 
point of view.
The GREAT-ITN is a large network covering a wide range of distinct but 
related research topics of the Gaia Mission, the European Space Agency 
mission which will provide a stereoscopic census of our Galaxy through 
the measurement of high accuracy astrometry, radial velocities and 
multi-colour photometry. The GREAT-ITN offers unique opportunities for 
collaborative research projects, by providing the PhD students with a 
broad overview of the science topics covered by the network.
The main purpose of the school is to provide common cultural ground on 
hot topics of research, both observational and theoretical, to young 
astronomers. This will reveal the potential links between the various 
projects in which the PhD students and young researchers are involved, 
and encourage collaborative research for the future.

The school is open to students and young researchers of all backgrounds 
(experimental, observational, theoretical).


TOPICS OF THE SCHOOL

Fundamental Cosmic Distance Ladder   (Chair: Enzo Brocato)

  The Distance Scale of the Universe
  Astrometry using space and ground-based telescopes
  The Key Role of Variable Stars as Primary Distance Indicators
  Eclipsing Binaries: an Accurate and Precise Distance Indicator
  Astronomical Distances using Stellar Evolution Theory
  Population II distance indicators: Surface Brightness Fluctuations and 
Globular Clusters
  Supernova Cosmology
  Distances at the Hubble Limit

Transient Sky   (Chair: Bruno Leibundgut)

  The Transient sky
  Cataclismic Variables
  Progenitors and Theoretical Scenarios of SN Ia
  Type Ia supernovae: Observational Characteristics and Rates
  Progenitors and Theoretical Scenarios of SN II
  Type II Supernovae: Observational Characteristics and Rates
  High Energy Transients: GRB
  Extragalactic Transients: AGN

There will be the possibility for students and young researchers to 
present their scientific activity in short talks.


REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES

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The deadline for the registration is *15th April 2012
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Participants should register to the school by filling the on-line 
registration form at http://isa2012.oa-teramo.inaf.it

Applicants will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. For 
practical reasons the maximum number of participants will be 50. In case 
more people apply, priority will be given to PhD students.
Participants will have to confirm by *30th April 2012* that they will 
attend the school.

The school fee is 400/500 € for double/single room. The fee includes 
accommodation (from the 10th of June), breakfast and meals, social 
dinner. Note that the number of single rooms is limited. The fee can be 
paid cash at the reception desk of the school.
Pre-registered participants will be contacted to arrange the details of 
their stay.

A number of grants will be available to partially cover the school fee: 
applicants have to mark the specific field in the registration form. 
Note that priority for the grant assignment will be given to applicants 
with earlier registration date.

The school will be hosted by the Hotel Sporting in Teramo.

Details will be circulated together with the second announcement (at 
early March).

Please check the web page for more details concerning the school venue 
and the organization.


Scientific Organizing Committee ("F. Lucchin" School)

G. Bertin (University of Milano), G. Bono (University of Roma Tor 
Vergata), A. Celotti (SISSA, Trieste), P. Cerroni (INAF - IASF Roma), C. 
Chiosi (University of Padova), L. Moscardini (University of Bologna)


Scientific Organizing Committee (GREAT-ITN)

E. Brocato (INAF-OA Roma), G. Clementini (INAF-OA Bologna), B. 
Leibundgut (ESO), M. Marconi (INAF-OA Napoli), G. Raimondo (INAF-OA 
Teramo)


Local Organizing Committee (INAF-OA Teramo)

G. Raimondo, M. Cantiello, M. Cocci, S. Cristallo, F. De Luise, G. Di 
Rico, L. Pacinelli, A. Pietrinferni



-- 
Dr. Gabriella Raimondo
INAF Astronomical Observatory of Teramo
64100 Teramo, Italy
Tel: 0039-0861-439710
Fax: 0039-0861-439740
email: raimondo@oa-teramo.inaf.it
Skype Internet Phone User : gabriella.raimondo
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