15th International Conference on Astronomical X-Ray Optics
11-15 November 2024 | Prague, Czech Republic
The primary objective of the conference is to showcase and exchange ideas regarding the latest and forthcoming technologies for missions in X-ray astronomy. These missions demand the creation of inventive technologies, and we aim to discuss the opportunities, the progress made until now, and novel concepts in depth.
Registration Deadline
12th October 2024
Abstract Deadline
18th October 2024
Payment Deadline
Will be stated on the invoice
Location
The 15th International Conference on Astronomical X-Ray Optics is held in Prague directly in Villa Lanna.
Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 13th largest city in the European Union and the historical capital of Bohemia. The town is situated on the Vltava river and is a popular destination for tourists. Prague is a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich history.
The conference venue Vila Lanna is a Neo-Renaissance landmark building was built in 1872 by the prominent industrialist and art collector Vojtěch Lanna as a summer retreat. Nowadays it is protected by the Government Heritage Fund and belongs to the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic since 1957.
Accommodation
You can book your accommodation via our website (via Registration form). Due to limited rooms/beds, only the first participants will be able to book the accommodation (first come first served). The rest of the participants will have to book accommodation on their own.
Vila Lanna
Several rooms are available in Vila Lanna or in the pavilion. Prices do not include city tax of 50 CZK per person per night.
- Single room
- 1 650 CZK per night
- Double room
- 2 500 CZK per night
- Suite – Triple room
- 4 900 CZK per night
- Quadruple room
- 4 300 CZK per night
Accommodation is paid at the reception upon the arrival of each participant individually.
How to reach the Vila Lanna
From Prague Airport
The connection between Václav Havel Airport Prague and Prague city is provided by public transport bus lines which operate at regular few-minute intervals. Bus stops are located directly in front of terminals.
From the airport to Vila Lanna we suggest taking trolleybus no. 59 and to get off at its last stop Nádraží Veleslavín, then changing to green metro Line A to Hradčanská metro station. After that, it is only 500 m to Vila Lanna by walk.
Do not forget to validate your public transport ticket before entering.
From Main or Holešovice train station
Both stations are on the red metro Line C. We suggest going to the Museum metro station and changing to the green metro Line A to Hradčanská station. After that, it is only 500 m to Vila Lanna by walk.
Do not forget to validate your public transport ticket before entering.
Taxi
You can also use taxi services to arrive at Villa Lanna (standard taxi or Uber, Bolt, etc. for example 😉 ). (Request an official receipt from the ride to minimise fraud. )
Prague Public Transport
Bus/metro/tram/trolleybus rides are subject to regular Prague public transport fares (including pre-paid tickets). Bus/metro/tram/trolleybus rides do not need to be booked in advance. Passengers must buy a ticket before boarding and validate it immediately after boarding the vehicle or before entering the metro station using a small yellow stamping machine. Another option is to buy a standard ticket directly on the bus/tram/trolleybus, which is valid at the time of purchase. This option is only possible with a contactless payment method (card, phone, watch, etc.).
You will need to purchase a public transport ticket for 40 CZK for this trip. The ticket is valid for 90 minutes. Participants aged over 65 can verify their right to receive the free age-based fare/tariff through the use of any form of ID card or a passport.
At the Airport are tickets sold in the Visitor Centre, at the Prague Public Transit company counters in Arrival Halls, or from yellow ticket vending machines located throughout both terminals and directly at bus stops. The vending machines are located at each metro station before the entrance as well.
Tickets can also be purchased via SMS or the Lítačka mobile app, which can also be used to search for the ideal public transport connection. The application is available for Android or iOS.
More information about transportation, prices and connections can be found at http://www.dpp.cz/en/
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