##  AVN Continuum Tutorial: Data Reduction for Drift Scan Observations

**Description:**

This tutorial provides hands-on experience with analyzing radio continuum data from the HartRAO 26m telescope using the Drift scan Data Reduction and Analysis (DRAN) software presented at the SARAO/DARA school held February 14-28, 2026.

**Learning Objectives:**

* Gain practical experience with AVN software for data reduction.
* Learn how to analyze drift scan radio continuum observations.

**Target Audience:**

This tutorial is intended for students and researchers interested in learning about radio astronomy data analysis.

**Resources:**

**Getting Started:**

1. Download the tutorial files.
2. Open the `AVN_Drift_scan_continuum_tutorial.ipynb` notebook in a Jupyter Notebook environment.
3. Follow the instructions in the notebook to proceed through the data reduction process.


* **Tutorial Files:** Download the tutorial files (including the `AVN_Drift_scan_continuum_tutorial.ipynb` notebook) from [link to download location].

* **Schools:** 

    * [SARAO/DARA AVN School 14-28 February 2026](https://events.sarao.ac.za/event/10/contributions/211/)
    
    * [SARAO/DARA AVN School 14-28 September 2025](https://events.sarao.ac.za/event/10/contributions/211/)
    
    * [SARAO/DARA AVN School 8-22 February 2025](https://events.sarao.ac.za/event/6/)
    
    * [SARAO/DARA AVN School 2-16 November 2024](https://events.sarao.ac.za/event/3/contributions/30/)

