Programme Schedule
The three-day workshop is structured to move from the foundations of astronomy and radio astronomy to practical data analysis, MeerKAT workflows, and team-based exploration.
Day 1
Foundations: Astronomy → Radio Astronomy → Instruments
09:30 – 10:00
Opening
Registration & Inauguration
10:00 – 11:00
Lecture 1
Astronomy Fundamentals for Beginners
Dr. Joe Jacob
11:00 – 11:30
Break
Tea Break
11:30 – 12:15
Lecture 2
Basics of Radio Astronomy
Dr. Joe Jacob
12:15 – 13:00
Lecture 3
Practical Radio Antennas for Astronomy: Basics and Setup
Dr. Mathew George
13:00 – 14:00
Break
Lunch
14:00 – 16:30
Hands-on Session 1
Antenna demonstration + 21 cm H I line detection demo + data viewing
Outcome: Participants observe a real signal pipeline and real astrophysical data.
Day 2
Data and Computation: From Basics → MeerKAT Pipelines
09:30 – 10:30
Lecture 4
Radio Data Analysis Fundamentals
Mr. Sudheep T P
10:30 – 11:00
Break
Tea Break
11:00 – 12:00
Lecture 5
MeerKAT/SKA and Large Survey Data: What Engineers Should Know
Prof. Neeraj Gupta
12:00 – 13:00
Lecture 6
From Measurements to Images: Calibration and Imaging Workflow
Prof. Neeraj Gupta / Post-Doc
13:00 – 14:00
Break
Lunch
14:00 – 16:30
Hands-on Session 2
Introduction to MeerKAT datasets + Python/CASA workflow walkthrough
Outcome: Participants become familiar with MeerKAT analysis workflows.
Day 3
Team-Based MeerKAT Exploration + Presentation
09:30 – 13:00
Hands-on Session 3
Team-based MeerKAT data exploration and guided analysis
13:00 – 14:00
Break
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Presentation
Participant Presentations and Discussion
15:30 – 16:00
Closing
Valedictory, Feedback & Closing Ceremony
The schedule may be slightly refined based on speaker availability and hands-on session requirements.