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Registration now open at https://lsst-asia.org
Abstract submission deadline 14th January 2019
LSST@Asia: Exploring the Wide, Fast, Deep Universe
Sydney, Australia
May 20-23, 2019
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The abstract submission deadline for the LSST@Asia: Exploring the Wide, Fast, Deep Universe conference (https://lsst-asia.org) to be held in Sydney, Australia, 20-23 May 2019 has been extended to 14th January 2019.

LSST@Asia will bring together scientists in Asia, Australia and South Africa with an interest in the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and provide them with the opportunity to interact with each other as well as with leaders of the LSST Science Collaborations and hear updates on LSST construction and data processing progress.

The main objectives of the 2019 meeting are to:

    -Provide an update on the status of the LSST Project
    -Strengthen the network of scientists in Asia involved in various aspects of LSST
    -Promote increased engagement of scientists with the LSST Science Collaborations
    -Explore synergies with future astronomical facilities

Child care will be provided to maximise participation by those with carer responsibilities. There will also be some funding support available to encourage attendance by early-career researchers (<5 years post PHD) and PhD students.

Key Dates:
    Abstract submission now open
    January 14th 2019: Abstract submission closes
    February 4th 2019: Program announced
    March 4th 2019: Registration and conference fee payment deadline
    May 20th-23rd 2019: Conference

For more information, please contact the Conference Local Organising Committee
lsst-asia-list@phys.unsw.edu.au.