Workshops on Occultation in Zaferanieh Observatory in Tehran (2011)

The fourth workshop of astronomical occultations was opened with speech of Dr. Mohammad Reza (Pejman) Norouzi in Tehran - Zaferanieh Observatory on 22 July 2011 . The workshop was held in one day and coordinated by International Occultation Timing Association Middle East Section (IOTA/ME) , Center for intellectual development of children and adolescents in Tehran and Avastar astronomical center . 52 persons from Azadshahr, Tabriz, Tehran , Zahedan , Birjand, Ahvaz, Shiraz , Abade, Esfahan , Gonbadekabus , Mashhad , Arak , Gheshm , Talesh , Maraghe, Rasht and Dezful were attened in this workshop .
The discussions that have been presented in this workshop in level C and B:
Mr. Atila Poro: scientific astronomy, introduction and importance of different kinds of occultations, visual observations and timing, introduction to occult 4 software.
Mr. Arya Sabouri: asteroid occultations, record and techniques of visual observation timing.
Mr. Kazem Kokaram: techniques of observations.
Mr. Ali Ebrahimi Seraji: selenology and eclipses.
Mrs. Leila Sadeghi: exoplanets.
Mr. Mohammad Reza Mirbagheri: some points about reporting.
Mr. Aydin M.Valipoor: occult watcher software.
At the end, participants of level C got certification for participating at the workshop. The original certificate is issued as soon as scientific project is performed up to end of September/Shahrivar. Also, the certification is delivered to the participants of level B.
It should be considered that this workshop is the last one and general workshop will be held yearly . It would be agreed that centers of astronomical educating that IOTA/ME recognized them will hold educational workshop of the astronomical occultations. These centers would be introduced later.
The observations who delivered international certification of occultation, can participate in advanced workshops.