[Aavso-photometry] Society for Astronomical Science Symposium - First Call for Papers

[Brian D. Warner]

It's that time again: time to think about attending the annual SAS symposium at
Big Bear, CA. Just as important, to start thinking about the paper - poster or
oral - that you might want to present.

The meeting this year will be May 24-25, 2006 (Wed/Thu), which is the week before
Memorial Day (US) and the RTMC Astronomy Expo - one of THE star parties!

Adding to this year's event is a joint meeting with the Center for Backyard
Astrophysics (does this mean the symposium will be very cataclysmic? <g>). We're
hoping for CBA members from around the world. One of those definitely planning to
come is Tony Vanmunster for Belgium.

Just like last year, there will a day of workshops on the day before the
symposium. Unlike last year, there will be concurrent classes covering different
software packages or topics. Tony will be giving workshops or Peranso, David
Bradstreet will be giving classes on Binary Maker 3, and I'll be covering some
advanced topics in MPO Canopus such as using PhotoRed for photometric transforms.
Jerry Foote will be running a series of shorter sessions on the basics of getting
started in research photometry, including tips on scopes, cameras, and
techniques. There's truly something for everybody.


Important Dates
---------------
February 24, 2006    Last date to submit abstracts
March 3, 2006        Authors notified if abstract accepted for presentation
April 7, 2006        Final papers due (MS Word format, please)
May 23, 2006         Workshops
May 24-25, 2006      Symposium

Details on registering for the workshops and symposium will be on the SAS web
site soon, as will details on registration for the symposium and registering for
rooms at the Northwoods Resort. Workshop information for those given by Tony and
myself are on our web sites. Registration for the workshops and symposium _must_
be done via SAS, however, which has taken on the management of what we hope to be
an annual "bonus" day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to the program
committee at

   program at SocAstroSci.org

The SAS web site is

   http://www.SocAstroSci.org


Last year's meeting was the largest in years. We hope to do better this year by
making the experience even more diverse and worthwhile.

See you in Big Bear!

Clear Skies,
Brian D. Warner
Palmer Divide Observatory (716)
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