Agenda
We intend the meeting to be more in the nature of an interactive workshop to discuss VISTA properties, SV and early dry run results and to get some feedback on the results obtained so far. We also want to take the opportunity to discuss the end-to-end processing and archive requirements for each of the surveys. Due to the limited size of the venue we will have to restrict numbers for each PI survey team to a maximum of three and are assuming each PI will organise suitable representation and let us know who will be attending.
A more detailed draft agenda will be posted shortly and a list of participants will be included later.
Directions
Information for getting to the IoA can be found at http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/IoA/about_ioa/contact/directions.php
Accommodation
It will be necessary for you to arrange your own accommodation, if needed, for this meeting. The Cambridge tourist office has an extensive accommodation page. Cambridge hotels are also listed.
The University of Cambridge have preferential rates at The Arundel, De Vere University Arms, and the Royal Cambridge Hotel. When booking please mention that you are visiting the University of Cambridge. The discounts offered seem to vary depending on how busy the hotel in question is at the time.
A limited number of places are available for staying overnight(s) on site at the IoA: contact recept@ast.cam.ac.uk for more details.
Lunches and Dinner
Complimentary lunches and coffee/ tea will be provided during the meeting. Please note that lunches will include a selection suitable for vegetarians.
If there is sufficient interest we will organise a dinner venue for the evening of Wednesday 27 January 2010.
Here is a list of restaurants in Cambridge and for pubs there is a list at http://www.cambridgepubs.com/ - the Castle on Castle Hill is the closest to the IoA.
Getting around Cambridge
- Taxi stands are located at the railway station, bus station (Drummer Street) and Market Square in the city centre. The taxi stands are depicted with a white car on a blue square on the maps.
- The bus station is located at Drummer Street.
- The train station is located more than a mile to the south of the city centre. There is a regular bus service to Drummer Street bus station and the University West Site which is close to the Institute of Astronomy.
- The IoA site is served by nearby buses, including the Uni 4 and Citi 4. Here is a map of local bus services, and timetables are available here.
- There is a pleasant walk from the Institute of Astronomy to the city centre which takes about 30 minutes. This route is to cross Madingley Road, go down Clarke Maxwell Road, then take the Coton footpath to Adams Road, follow Adams Road, then Burrell's Walk, and finally down Garret Hostel Lane across the river into the centre of town.