ISKAF 2010 - Suggestions for excursions Sunday 13th June 2010

Registration for the social events can be done at the registration desk at Hof van Saksen until Friday afternoon 17.00 hrs.

MAKE YOUR CHOICE:

C. Cycling trough the woods.

Drenthe is a wonderful cycling province. You could spend many days cycling along the kilometres of well-maintained cycle paths trough the woods. A picnic next to a Megalithic gravestone or a long trip trough the woods.

With many amazing routes, cycling maps and off course bicycles a wonderful afternoon can be arranged. This guided tour is based on a two hour programme, including a bicycle and cycling maps. Timings: to be decided. Costs per person € 15.00

D. Walking around, trying to find a letterbox.

Letterboxing is a unique thing of Holland. It is the adventure in nature. It combines a modern exploration with the old treasure hunting. With this activity you get help from a GPS. Next to the fun part, you get to learn something too. The letterboxes tell you something about the nature and culture of Drenthe. The hike will lead you trough the beautiful nature of Drenthe. Get closer to the letterbox, discover the clue and find the box! The outdoor activity will last for approximately 3,5 hours, longer routes or extending the programme is possible. This activity is including GPS device. Timings: to be decided. Costs as described, per person € 15.00

G. CAMRAS

(C.A. Muller Radio Astronomy Station - the Dwingeloo Radio Telescope)

Start is at 1 p.m. In a luxury coach you head for the Dwingeloo Radio Telescope in Drenthe. The 25 meter radio telescope is located close to ASTRON's main headquarters in the National park "Dwingelderveld". When the telescope was opened in 1956 it was the largest radio telescope in the world. In the late 20th century ASTRON put the telescope out of use. The telescope played an important role in international research on the Sun and in mapping the neutral hydrogen in the Galaxy. Since 2009 the telescope is listed as a national monument. CAMRAS is founded in 2007. The name is in honor of professor C.A. Muller (PA0CAM) who was the first director of SRZM, the predecessor of ASTRON. CAMRAS is a group of volunteers with radio amateurs, amateur astronomers and technicians. Their goals are the conservation and restoration of the Dwingeloo radio telescope, to make it usable for amateur astronomers, radio amateurs and education, and to stimulate the interests of youngsters in science and technology. At present the telescope can be used for astronomy observations for instance pulsars and for HAM-radio experiments such as Moon bouncing. End of excursion: approx. 3.30 p.m. Costs per person € 10,- with a minimum of 5 participants.

H. Walking through LOFAR's Central Core

Maximum number of paticipants 30
Time: sunday 12.00
Place: Exloerweg 13, 9528 RL Buinen

During a two hours (max) walk through LOFAR's Central Core you will enjoy the beauty off the nature, the wildlife and ... high tech LOFAR stations. The walk will bring you to various LOFAR core stations. The climax of this excursion will undoubtedly be the visit to the "superterp", the ultimate center of LOFAR.
As you will walk off the road in rough terrain it is recommended to wear long pants and appropriate shoes .