Winnipeg
Winnipeg
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Welcome to the third annual NASA Space Apps hackathon! This year the event will take place at AssentWorks Winnipeg, and will involve a telescope workshop on Saturday. Supplies for the workshop will be available for purchase, or you can just follow along.
An augmented telescope project has been selected, and all those interested may join in. Otherwise, everyone is welcome to select their own challenge for the weekend!
For those participating, we recommend bringing the following:
- Laptop
- Snacks and/or lunch
Coffee/donuts will be provided in the morning, and pizza provided for dinner in the evening.
Location
AssentWorks Winnipeg
125 Adelaide St.
Saturday, April 11
8:30-9:00 - Registration, coffee & donuts
9:15-9:45 - Opening ceremony
9:45-10:00 - Participant introductions
10:00-12:00 - Presentation and workshop
12:00-13:00 - Lunch (not provided)
1:00pm-18:00 - Work period
18:00-19:00 - Dinner (Pizza + beverages)
Overnight work period optional
Sunday, April 12
9:00-9:30 - Coffee & donuts
9:30-12:00 - Work period
12:00-13:00 - Lunch (not provided)
13:00-16:00 - Final work period (recommended to prepare for local judging)
16:00-17:30 - Local judging
17:30-18:00 - Winners announced
Questions? Email [email protected]
Links and Tools- Extended 60-day trial for IBM Bluemix is available to all NASA Space Apps Winipeg participants. A global prize is available for the most innovative use of Bluemix during the NASA Space Apps challenge. (http://ibm.biz/spaceapp2015)
- Coordinate globally, collaborate, and share ideas using the STEMN Space Network! (https://stemn.com/landing?type=&org=&ref=)
Projects Nominated for Global Judging
Global Nominee #1
StellarScope (Virtual Reality Telescope)
Resources
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Leads
Chantelle Dubois
Email ChantelleAhmad Byagowi
Email AhmadMike Lambeta
Email MikeDavid Stewart
Email DavidSean Iftody
Email SeanPawel Glowacki
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The following projects were worked on at Winnipeg:
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StellarScope (Virtual Reality Telescope)
Project Members from this locationThis project is about constructing a virtual telescope. Stellarium.org is a well knows open source free planetarium software for your computer. It can show you the sky in details for any given time and location. Purchasing a "good" telescope is always a challenge. If you do not spend somethin... Visit Project
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