Workshop · 2017
Archaeoastronomy Workshop
- Dates
- November 10th - 12th, 2017
- Venue
- Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
- Theme
- Spatial Modeling Technology for Cultural Astronomy Workshop
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Overview
The School of Earth and Space Exploration (opens in a new tab) at Arizona State University, will host the 2017 workshop.
Schedule
Informal reception at the Moxy Hotel - 1333 South Rural Road, Tempe AZ 85281
Pre-Workshop field trip -- 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
We are planning a field trip to a petroglyph site in the South Mountains where we will learn practical imaging and fieldwork techniques. We collect images and data that will be used throughout the workshop. Our goal is to make this a practical, real world exercise to give you the tools to do this work on your own.
Workshop Session I -- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Practical photogrammetry for Archaeoastronomy: practical hands on workshop and speakers
Social Time at Mill Ave (Informal) -- 6:00 pm
Workshop Session II -- 8:45 am to 5:00 pm
Practical GIS for Archaeoastronomy: practical hands on workshop and speakers
Organized dinner -- 7:00 pm
Workshop Session III -- 8:45 am to 2:45 pm
Practical GIS for Archaeoastronomy: practical hands on workshop and speakers
Questions can be directed to conference@scaas.org
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SCAAS Membership
Members receive a discount for the workshop.
Conference Registration - Limited to 36 Participants
Member and banquet registration opens September 1, 2017
Nonmember registration opens September 21, 2017
Workshop Accommodations
The official hotel for this workshop is the Moxy (1333 South Rural Road, Tempe AZ 85281). Their discounted rate is $129.00 + Tax with full hot breakfast. Call 888-236-2427 or 480-968-3451 to make reservations. If you call, be sure to mention the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration Event. The discounted rate is good through October 19, 2017. The workshop venue is in walking distance from the hotel, but parking for the workshop will be available in the covered garage next to the School for $9 per day.
Additional accommodations within driving distance are:
| Hotel | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 1031 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | (480) 966-7202 |
| University Inn & Suites | 902 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ | (480) 966-7221 |
| Quality Inn | 1375 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ | (480) 774-2500 |
| Motel 6 Phoenix/Tempe | 513 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ | (480) 967-8696 |
| Motel 6 ASU/Tempe | 1915 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | (480) 736-1700 |
| Super 8 | 1020 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | (480) 887-4703 |
| Rodeway Inn | 2101 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ | (480) 393-3090 |
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