2026 年 TARA 暑期學生計畫開幕活動
中文
2026 年 TARA 暑期學生計畫於 7 月 1 日至 2 日在國立中央大學健雄館舉行開幕，全體學員皆出席參與，為本年度暑期研究計畫揭開序幕。本次活動安排中央大學與 TARA 簡介、學員自我介紹，以及一系列課程與參訪活動，協助學生建立後續研究所需的基礎知識與技能，並促進來自不同學校學生之間的交流。
活動由陳文屏老師開場，接著由周翊所長介紹中央大學的歷史與發展。隨後，TARA 科學家俞伯傑博士介紹 TARA 的組織成員與主要工作內容，並安排學員自我介紹，讓學生更加了解 TARA 的組織架構，也增進彼此對研究背景與興趣的認識。
在兩天課程中，中研院天文所侯冠州博士與高振凱博士進行科學工具教學，結合理論講授與實作訓練。課程內容涵蓋 Linux 作業系統、Python 程式設計、NumPy、Astropy、Pandas 等運算工具，以及天文資料分析常用軟體 CARTA、TOPCAT、Aladin、DS9。此外，課程也介紹 FITS 檔案處理、SIMBAD 與 VizieR 天文資料庫的使用、資料視覺化及程式效能優化等主題，協助學生建立天文資料分析與程式開發的基礎能力。課程最後透過實作練習，讓學生將兩天所學應用於實際操作。
活動期間亦安排中央大學天文所潘彥丞老師講授天文論文閱讀，並帶領學生參訪中央大學科學一館天文台、天文嘉年華，以及太空及遙測研究中心，讓學生實地了解天文觀測設備、太空科學研究與遙測技術的應用。
全體學員皆積極投入課程與參訪活動，不僅於課堂中認真參與實作，也在參訪過程中踴躍提問，與講師及導覽人員交流，展現對天文與太空科學的高度興趣。透過課程、實作與參訪相互結合，本次 TARA 暑期學生計畫啟動交流會為學生後續的研究與學習奠定了良好的基礎。
English
The 2026 TARA Summer Student Program Opening Gathering was held from July 1 to 2 at Chien-Shiung Hall, National Central University. All participating students attended the event, marking the beginning of this year’s summer research program. The program included introductions to National Central University and TARA, student self-introductions, and a series of lectures and visits designed to help students build the foundational knowledge and skills needed for their upcoming research projects while encouraging interaction among students from different universities.
The event opened with remarks by Prof. Wen-Ping Chen, followed by an introduction to the history and development of National Central University by Director Yi Chou. TARA scientist Dr. Po-Chieh Yu then introduced TARA’s members and main areas of work. Student self-introductions were also arranged, allowing participants to gain a better understanding of TARA’s organizational structure as well as each other’s research backgrounds and interests.
During the two-day program, Dr. Kuan-Chou Hou and Dr. Zhen-Kai Gao from the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics provided training on scientific tools, combining lectures with hands-on exercises. The course covered the Linux operating system, Python programming, NumPy, Astropy, Pandas, and commonly used astronomical data analysis software such as CARTA, TOPCAT, Aladin, and DS9. It also introduced FITS file handling, the use of astronomical databases such as SIMBAD and VizieR, data visualization, and code performance optimization. These sessions helped students develop basic skills in astronomical data analysis and scientific programming. The course concluded with practical exercises that allowed students to apply what they had learned during the program.
The event also included a lecture on reading astronomical research papers by Prof. Yen-Chen Pan from the Graduate Institute of Astronomy at National Central University. In addition, students visited the Observatory in the Science Building I, the Astronomy Carnival, and the Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, gaining first-hand exposure to astronomical observing facilities, space science research, and applications of remote sensing technology.
All students actively participated in the lectures and visits. They engaged seriously in the hands-on sessions and asked questions during the visits, interacting with lecturers and guides and showing strong interest in astronomy and space science. By combining lectures, practical training, and site visits, the 2026 TARA Summer Student Program Opening Gathering laid a strong foundation for the students’ subsequent research and learning.
