ChatGPT welcomes ADASS
"Welcome, esteemed attendees, to the Astronomical Software Conference! We are delighted to gather together under the vast celestial canopy of knowledge. This event promises a cosmic journey through the latest innovations in software that propel our understanding of the universe. From data analysis to simulation tools, we are here to explore the cutting edge of technology that empowers astronomers. As we share insights, collaborate, and stargaze into the digital realm, may this conference be a constellation of inspiration, igniting new ideas and forging connections among like-minded explorers of the cosmos. Let's reach for the stars in our quest for knowledge and discovery!"
Rob Seaman is the Data Engineer and a Co-investigator for the Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona. Using multiple survey and follow-up telescopes in Arizona and Australia, CSS has discovered nearly half of all near-Earth asteroids, including four impactors and two mini-moons. Rob serves as chair of the IAU Time Domain working group and co-chairs the SPIE Observatory Operations conference. His diverse interests include archiving, rapid transient response, data compression (FPACK), and timekeeping in astronomy.