X-ray Astronomy School
Sept 10-12, 2001
NASA Goddard Space
Flight Center
An introduction to
X-ray Astronomy instrumentation and
data analysis techniques for
graduate students and postdocs.
WHAT/WHERE/WHEN/
WHO/WHY:
Main page
Goals and purpose
Program and schedule
Logistics
Who should attend
Fun side of the street
We have reserved a block of rooms in
a charming little hotel at the rate of $99+Tx per night.
If you want to take advantage of this special offer, you MUST call
them before August 10 and mention the
group code "XAS".
Please note that you will be billed the standard rates if you DO NOT mention
the group code or if you fail to make reservation before the deadline dates.
There will be a free shuttle service
between the hotel and GSFC.
The hotel is about 30mn walk from the center or about 5mn drive.
To get there:
From Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport:
Take Baltimore-Washington Parkway/Rte 295 South towards Washington to
Greenbelt Road/Rte 193. When exiting, turn left toward Rte 193 and then
left again on Rte 193 West/Greenbelt Road. At the light after the mall,
turn right onto Hanover Parkway. Then right again onto Greenway Center Drive.
Follow to end. The hotel is on the left.
From Dulles International Airport:
Take Dulles Access Road to 495 North (Capital Beltway). Take exit 22A
(Baltimore-Washington Parkway/Rte 295) toward Baltimore. Take exit
for Greenbelt Road/Rte 193 and turn left at the light. Right at the next
light onto Hanover Parkway. Then right again onto Greenway Center Drive.
Follow to end. The hotel is on the left.
From Washington National Airport:
Take Rte 1 South for about 4 miles. Take 95 East towards Baltimore, cross
Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Maryland (you are now on 495, the Capital
Beltway). Take exit 22A (Washington to Greenbelt Road/Rte 193)
toward Baltimore. Take exit
for Greenbelt Road/Rte 193 and turn left at the light. Right at the next
light onto Hanover Parkway. Then right again onto Greenway Center Drive.
Follow to end. The hotel is on the left.
From anywhere else:
Get to 495 (the Capital Beltway) by any mean necessary.
Follow instructions above.
Note that the closest airport to the hotel is Baltimore
Washington International Airport.
If you are not driving, there are a number of shuttle companies which
provide a "airport-to-door" service.
Super Shuttle - for reservations and information : 1-800-258-3826
Montgomery Airport Shuttle :1-800-590-0000
Affordable Airport Shuttle : 301-670-0440
Taxi Cabs:
Community Cab: 301-459-4454
Bluebird/Yellow Cab: 301-864-7700
Checker Cab: 301-270-6000
Count about $15/$20 for a shuttle from BWI- About $10 more from
Dulles.
A taxi will cost $30/$40 from BWI -- about $20 more from Dulles.
For people attending the Chandra Symposium as well, the more convenient
airport to the Symposium is Washington National Airport. A cab from
downtown DC will cost about $20.
For the hopelessly lost, here is a
map
which could be useful.
Organized jointly by :
NASA Goddard
The Chandra X-ray Observatory Center
We have reserved a block of rooms in a charming little hotel at the rate of $99+Tx per night. If you want to take advantage of this special offer, you MUST call them before August 10 and mention the group code "XAS".
Please note that you will be billed the standard rates if you DO NOT mention the group code or if you fail to make reservation before the deadline dates.
There will be a free shuttle service between the hotel and GSFC. The hotel is about 30mn walk from the center or about 5mn drive.
From Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport:
Take Baltimore-Washington Parkway/Rte 295 South towards Washington to Greenbelt Road/Rte 193. When exiting, turn left toward Rte 193 and then left again on Rte 193 West/Greenbelt Road. At the light after the mall, turn right onto Hanover Parkway. Then right again onto Greenway Center Drive. Follow to end. The hotel is on the left.
Take Dulles Access Road to 495 North (Capital Beltway). Take exit 22A (Baltimore-Washington Parkway/Rte 295) toward Baltimore. Take exit for Greenbelt Road/Rte 193 and turn left at the light. Right at the next light onto Hanover Parkway. Then right again onto Greenway Center Drive. Follow to end. The hotel is on the left.
Take Rte 1 South for about 4 miles. Take 95 East towards Baltimore, cross Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Maryland (you are now on 495, the Capital Beltway). Take exit 22A (Washington to Greenbelt Road/Rte 193) toward Baltimore. Take exit for Greenbelt Road/Rte 193 and turn left at the light. Right at the next light onto Hanover Parkway. Then right again onto Greenway Center Drive. Follow to end. The hotel is on the left.
Get to 495 (the Capital Beltway) by any mean necessary. Follow instructions above.
If you are not driving, there are a number of shuttle companies which provide a "airport-to-door" service.
Super Shuttle - for reservations and information : 1-800-258-3826
Montgomery Airport Shuttle :1-800-590-0000
Affordable Airport Shuttle : 301-670-0440
Taxi Cabs:
Community Cab: 301-459-4454
Bluebird/Yellow Cab: 301-864-7700
Checker Cab: 301-270-6000
Count about $15/$20 for a shuttle from BWI- About $10 more from Dulles.
A taxi will cost $30/$40 from BWI -- about $20 more from Dulles.
| Organized jointly by : | NASA Goddard The Chandra X-ray Observatory Center |