[vsnet-conference 16] The Pan-Pacific, 91st Spring Meeting of the AAVSO

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the American Association of Variable Star Observers
(AAVSO), I would like to invite you to a very special meeting of the
AAVSO.  The Pan-Pacific, 91st Spring Meeting of the AAVSO will be held
July 1st and 2nd on the Big Island of Hawaii.  The meeting will
include scientific paper sessions, discussions, observing, and the
membership meeting of the AAVSO .

Recognizing the importance of global cooperation and collaboration in 
variable star astronomy, we are very excited to have the opportunity 
to bring together observers, astronomers, and educators from around 
the world for this meeting.  This will be a particularly invaluable 
chance to meet and collaborate with our Pacific-area colleagues and 
friends.

The AAVSO meeting will be followed by another exciting event -- The
2nd High-Energy Astrophysics (HEA) Workshop for Amateur Astronomers.  
This workshop, the second in the series, is being organized by 
NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA/MSFC) and the AAVSO, and will 
be held on July 4th and 5th.  The workshop will include two full days 
of lectures and demonstrations on high-energy topics including 
Gamma-Ray Bursts and related objects such as Cataclysmic Variables.  
The information will be presented by a group of internationally 
prominent high -energy astrophysics experts.

During the AAVSO Meeting and the HEA Workshop, several field trips and 
social functions have been scheduled, including a visit to Mauna Kea 
Observatory, a tour of Volcanoes National Park, and a traditional Hawaiian
Luau.

Below is a preliminary schedule for the Pan-Pacific 91st Spring Meeting of 
the AAVSO and the HEA Workshop.  For more information, including various 
registration and application forms, please visit the AAVSO website at 
www.aavso.org.  Limited funds are available for travel grants and 
applications are due March 15, 2002.  All meeting and workshop 
related forms may be submitted via the AAVSO web site.

I look forward to seeing many of you in Hawaii!

Janet A. Mattei
Director, AAVSO

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Janet A. Mattei, Director                          
American Assoc. of Variable Star           Phone:        (617) 354-0484
               Observers (AAVSO)           fax  :        (617) 354-0665      
25 Birch Street                           e-mail:     jmattei@aavso.org      
Cambridge, MA  02138                                    aavso@aavso.org
USA                                       www   :  http://www.aavso.org
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            PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE FOR:


      The 91st Spring Meeting of the AAVSO
                      and
    The 2nd High-Energy Astrophysics Workshop
            for Amateur Astronomers

            June 30 - July 6, 2002
  The Outrigger Hotel, Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii
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Sunday, June 30th

 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm   Evening Luau


Monday, July 1st

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm   Membership Meeting
 2:30 pm -  6:30 pm   Scientific Paper Session
 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm   Public Lecture and Stargazing


Tuesday, July 2nd

 9:00 am - 12:30 pm   Scientific Paper Session
 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm   Tour of Local Area


Wednesday, July 3rd

 8:00 am -  6:00 pm   Tour of Mauna Kea
 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm   HEA Workshop Reception


Thursday, July 4th

 9:00 am -  5:00 pm   HEA Workshop Day 1: Gamma Ray Bursts
 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm   4th of July Barbeque


Friday, July 5th

 9:00 am -  5:30 pm   HEA Workshop Day 2: Cataclysmic Variables
 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm   Closing Banquet


Saturday, July 6th

 8:00 am -  6:00 pm   Tour of Volcanoes National Park
 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm   Sunset and Observing at Mauna Kea

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