IAUS385 Symposium on Astronomy and Satellite Constellations: Pathways Forward
The IAU Symposium 385 will focus on Astronomy and Satellite Constellations: Pathways Forward. It will take place in La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain), on 2-6 October 2023.
Registration is open! Please register early, space is limited. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Meeting Poster
Meeting Main Topics:
- Activities of the CPS
- Policy developments
- Astronomical Observations (optical, radio)
- Observation of satellites [hands on workshop]
- Satellite ephemeris accuracy
- Impact on science
- Software (e.g., predicting passes, avoidance, masking, etc)
- Mitigation measures and best practices guidelines (by industry, by instruments)
- BRDF modeling and hardware testing
- Communication/education, outreach, societal and cultural impact [a video watch party]
- Environmental impact of satcons
- Updated Technical Requirements
Important Dates:
These dates are not yet confirmed, but we estimate:
- 30 June: Application deadline for IAU travel grants
- 15 July: Call for abstracts closes
- 15 August: Registration to attend at La Palma closes
- 5 September: those accepted to attend in person will be informed
- 2 October: Conference starts