The First International WWT Tour Contest launched
The First International WWT Tour Contest launched
From 25th to 29th October,2021 (CST), the 31st ADASS meeting was held both in Cape Town, South Africa and Online. Dr. Chenzhou Cui was invited to give a talk entitled ‘Teaching Resource of Virtual Observatory’ on the meeting. He introduced the experience and results of astronomical science education in various countries by using astronomical data and technology.
Telescope Access Program Call for Proposals Semester 2021B
The Telescope Access Program (TAP) is a program to give astronomers based in China direct access to competitive instrumentation on intermediate- and large-aperture optical/infrared telescopes. We estimate that the following amount of time will be available for new programs in the 2021B semester: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (3.6m): 4-7 nights [August 2021 - January 2022], Palomar Hale Telescope (5.1m, P200): 16-17 nights [August 2021 - January 2022]
The 4th WWT Guided Tour Contest Concluded in Guangzhou
On August 20, the forth WorldWide Telescope (WWT) Guided Tour Contest Award Ceremony was held in Guangdong Experimental High School. The ceremony was broadcasted online at three platforms: Nandu live, Bilibili and China Science Communication. More than ten thousand astronomers, educators, amateur astronomers, students, public media and business representatives attended the ceremony, online or on site.
Study reveals the secret life of Lithium in Sun-like stars: Created not just destroyed
Lithium is becoming common in our everyday lives. It is the key ingredient in the batteries of our mobile phones and electric vehicles, but have you ever wondered where it comes from? A new study led by Prof. Gang Zhao and Dr. Yerra Bharat Kumar from National Astronomical Observatories of Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) provides a fresh understanding of both how Lithium is made, and how it is destroyed.
LAMOST Releases DR5 Internationally
LAMOST published its fifth Data Release (DR5) to astronomers worldwide on June 26, 2019, according to the international astronomical practice and "the LAMOST Spectral Survey Data Policy". It includes all spectra obtained during the pilot survey and the first five years' regular survey.Scientific users can log on to the website powered by China-VO at http://dr5.lamost.org for data query and download.
FAST Information Management System Powered by VO
China-VO developed an information management system for the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), which is the world’s largest single radio dish telescope located in Guizhou, China. The system provides a portal for the public, telescope users and telescope managers.
