23 to 25 July 2019
UCL, Mullard Space Science Laboratory, Holmbury St. Mary, RH5 6NT, UK

With the advent of new facilities such as the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) and the proposed European Solar Telescope (EST), ground-based solar observations are on the cusp of experiencing a renaissance. These new facilities will probe the Sun at spectral, spatial and temporal resolutions beyond that previously possible as a result of new technical advances. There will also be a much-enhanced capacity for spectropolarimetric studies, which will need developments in our modelling capability and will open up opportunities for new instrumentation. The aim of this 3-day workshop is to bring together experts in observations, modelling and theory to help prepare for first light from DKIST, which is expected later this year.

In addition to two days of scientific discussion, we will also have a third day dedicated to discussing next generation instrumentation, in preparation for EST and the 2nd generation instrumentation for DKIST. In particular, the aim of the third day is to identify and discuss novel materials, designs and approaches to observing the Sun that could be used for both ground-based and potentially also space-based observing. Therefore the workshop will be of interest to those working in the area of fundamental research, modelling and instrument developments.

Please note that there is no registration fee and the registration and abstract submission deadline is Friday May 31st 2019.

Due to venue limitations the number of participant is capped and early registration is encouraged.

For registration and abstract submission please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/mssl-next-gen-solar-obs/home

Local organising committee:
Lucie Green, David Long, Deb Baker, Gherardo Valori, Sarah Matthews

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Dynamics of the Sun & stars; Honoring the life and work of Michael Thompson

24 – 26 September 2019, High Altitude Observatory, Boulder, Colorado

This meeting celebrates Michael Thompson’s seminal work on solar and stellar physics, as well as his major contributions to the development of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and marks his untimely death in October 2018. Michael played a key role in the development of helioseismology and its application to the study of the structure and dynamics of the solar interior, and he provided a strong foundation for the extension of seismic studies to other stars. After concentrating for several years on more administrative activities he was returning to leading the seismic studies of solar interior rotation and he was deeply involved in the understanding of the dynamics of the core of stars, when his life was tragically lost.

The conference will focus on dynamical aspects of the sun and stars, based on the large amount data available on solar and stellar oscillations, and the extensive and detailed modelling now becoming feasible. By combining observations, seismic analysis and modelling we hope that this will be a fitting memorial for a close colleague and friend, much missed.

For further information and registration, see https://www2.hao.ucar.edu/MJTWorkshop2019/

For the organizers

Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard, Scott McIntosh

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The Conference Machine Learning in Heliophysics will be held on September 16 – 20, 2019 in Amsterdam, NL.

Abstract submission is now open.

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 14 April 2019.
Registration will open immediately after.

All information about topics, abstract submission, hotel, etc. can be found on bit.ly/ml-helio19

Please note that Amsterdam is always in season. We strongly recommend to book your accommodation in advance.

We expect to have a number of travel grants for PhD students and early career scientists (<3 yr from PhD). Participants need to have submitted an abstract, to be considered for a travel grant. We will soon post more information on the website.

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The deadlines for abstract submission and registration have been extended to April 15, 2019.

Conference dates: June 3–7, 2019

Place: Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Conference website: http://solar1.uib.es/pipa2019/

The meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between participants from all areas of Astrophysics in which partially ionised plasmas play a capital role, from the Earth’s ionosphere to partially ionised regions in galaxies, which also includes solar chromosphere, interstellar medium, stellar formation, protostellar discs, planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, etc.

The PIPA2019 meeting LOC,

Ramón Oliver, Elena Khomenko, Istvan Ballai

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