September 22-24, 2006

The first Astronomy school, organized by the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the National Observatory of Athens, will provide basic lectures on   the theoretical and the observational aspects of X-ray astronomy.

 The school will be limited to approximately 20 graduate students, with a preference for those pursuing  research in the Astronomy fields  in which X-ray radiation is expected to play a significant role.

 The school is jointly sponsored by the National Observatory of Athens in Greece,  and the General Secretary of Research and Technology. Lectures will be presented by professors and scientists from Greek and International Universities and Research Institutes. The school will be housed on the facilities of the National Observatory of Athens at Pendeli.

  All students must apply for participation via  email to the organizing committee.

COURSE DETAILS
Course objectives
This course teaches you the fundamentals of X-ray physics  and provides detailed examples of how this knowledge is applied to the research fields of extragalactic astronomy.

Who should attend
This course is intended for graduate students interested in research in the astronomy fields in which X-rays  is expected to play a significant role.

SCHEDULE
Monday to Wednesday, 22-24, 2006
Class will be conducted each day from 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Course topics, times, and speakers will be posted in late August 2006.

LOCATION
National Observatory of Athens                                           

Ioannoy Metaxa 1 & V. Pavlou Pendeli

Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics                                      

Seminar room: Aimilios Xarlaftis