organised by the
Hellenic
Astronomical Society (HEL.A.S.)
Second Announcement
This is the Second Announcement of the 4th Hellenic Astronomical
Conference, organised by the Hellenic Astronomical Society, to be held
at the island of Samos, Greece. The First Announcement is available
through the Web page of the Conference:
http://www.astro.auth.gr/~helasyn
If, for any reason, you cannot visit our Web page, please send a message to the
contact address below and we shall forward you a copy of the first announcement
by other means.
Contact address:
John Seimenis |
FAX: +30 1 6492199 |
4th Astronomical Conference |
E-mail: isei@aegean.gr |
University of Aegean |
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Department of Mathematics |
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GR-83200 Karlovasi, Samos,
Greece |
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1. Location
The Conference will take place in the Amphitheatre of ``Doryssa Village",
in the Village of Pythagoreion (birthplace of Pythagoras) at the
island
of Samos. Pythagoreion is a very nice and picturesque village with
archeological sites and clean sea for swimming Nearby lies a marine for
yachts and the island's airport. The visitor can find a lot of taverns,
exhibitions, boats for excursions in the nearby islands and many companies
to rent a car. ``Flying dolphins" are sailing almost every day to Patmos,
Kos, Rhodos and Turkey. For more information about Samos, click here
2. Invited Speakers
Participation of the following Invited Speakers has been confirmed
R. Dvorak (University of Wien, Austria)
B. Hultqvist (Institute of Space Physics, Sweden)
M. Kafatos (George Mason University, U.S.A.)
N. Prantzos (Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, France)
3. Parallel Sessions
Contributed papers in the following Parallel Sessions will cover
most areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics:
Dynamical Astronomy and Celestial Mechanics
Solar, Planetary and Space Physics
Stellar Astrophysics
The Galaxy and other galaxies
High Energy Astrophysics
Cosmology and Relativity
Infrastructure of Astronomy in Greece
History of Astronomy
The presentation of the papers will be organised by the Convenors of each
Session.
4. Convenors for Parallel Sessions
Please forward your contribution to the underlined person and
the Local Organising Committee.
Dynamical Astronomy and Space Physics
Gr. Antonakopoulos
     University of Patras, Department of Physics,
     Section of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
and Philosophy of Science,
     GR-26110, Patras, Greece
     E-mail: ganton@physics.upatras.gr,
Tel. +30 61 997636, Fax: +30 61 991974
H. Varvoglis
     Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
     E-mail: varvogli@astro.auth.gr,
Tel.: +30 31 998024, Fax: +30 31 995384
Solar, Planetary and Space Physics
X. Moussas
     University of Athens, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece
     E-mail: xmoussas@cc.uoa.gr,
Tel.: +30 1 7274853, Fax: +30 1 7238413
L. Vlahos
     Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
     E-mail: vlahos@astro.auth.gr,
Tel.: +30 31 998044, Fax: +30 31 995384
Stellar Astrophysics
H. Livaniou
     University of Athens, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece
     E-mail: elivan@cc.uoa.gr,
Tel.: +30 1 7274898, Fax: +30 1 7238413
P. Niarchos
     University of Athens, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece\
     E-mail: pniarcho@cc.uoa.gr,
Tel.: +30 1 7284378, Fax: +30 1 7238413
Our Galaxy and other galaxies
E. Kontizas
     National Observatory of Athens, Astronomical Institute,
     P.O.Box 20048 GR-11810 Athens Greece
     E-mail: ekonti@astro.noa.gr,
Tel: +30 1 8040619, fax: +30 1 8040453
N. Voglis
     University of Athens, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece
     E-mail: nvogl@cc.uoa.gr,
Tel.: +30 1 7243211, Fax: +30 1 7238413
High Energy Astrophysics
A. Mastichiadis
     University of Athens, Department of Physics
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece
     E-mail: mastich@cc.uoa.gr,
Tel.: +30 1 7284909, Fax: +30 1 7238413
J. Ventura
     University of Crete, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, and Space Physics,
     GR-71003 Herakleion, Crete, Greece
     E-mail: ventura@physics.uch.gr,
Tel.: +30 81 394216, Fax: +30 81 394201
Cosmology and Relativity
N. Spyrou
     Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
     E-mail: spyrou@astro.auth.gr,
Tel.: +30 31 998181, Fax: +30 31 995384
K. Kokkotas
     Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
     E-mail: kokkotas@astro.auth.gr,
Tel.: +30 31 998185, Fax: +30 31 995384
Infrasrtucture of Astronomy in Greece
I. Papamastorakis
     University of Crete, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics and Space Physics,
     GR-71003 Herakleion, Crete, Greece
     E-mail: papamast@physics.uch.gr,
Tel.: +30 81 394211,
Fax: +30 81 3942101 }\\
D. Sinachopoulos
     National Observatory of Athens, Astronomical Institute,
     P.O.Box 20048 GR-11810 Athens Greece
     E-mail: ds@astro.noa.gr,
Tel: +30 1 8040619 ext. 13, fax: +30 1 8040453
History of Astronomy
M. Papathanasiou
     University of Athens, Department of Mathematics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece
     E-mail: mpapatha@math.uoa.gr,
Tel..: +30 1 7284197, Fax: +30 1 7243502
E. Theodosiou
     University of Athens, Department of Physics,
     Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics,
     GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece
     E-mail: etheodos@cc.uoa.gr,
Tel.: +30 1 7235122, Fax: +30 1 7238413
5. Instructions for preparation of Camera-ready Abstracts
Title should be in lower case bold type
A.B. First1, C.D. Second2 and E.F. Third2
1 First Grouped Address
2 Second Grouped Address
Title, as well as authors and their address (author block), should be
centered. Leave one blank line after title. Authors: give initials (with
punctuation) followed by last name. Type name of authors and address in
upper and lower case letters. Underline the name of the author who will present
the paper. Leave one blank line after the author block. Do not indent
this first text paragraph.
An abstract should not contain more than 300 words. Should you
find the allocated space too small for what you would like to include
in the abstract, consider deleting unnecessary words. Do not reduce font
size, or line spacing.
The Local Organising Committee will publish in the Conference
Proceedings all accepted Camera-ready abstracts which follow the above
guidelines.
6. Transportation
6.1 Travelling to Athens or Thessaloniki
By air:
There are many direct flights to Athens airport and to the ``Macedonia"
airport of Thessaloniki from most European airports. There are also many
daily flights between Thessaloniki and Athens.
By train:
There are daily arrivals to the Thessaloniki railway station from
most central and eastern European cities and from Athens.
By car:
Thessaloniki can be reached by road through Bulgaria and former
Yugoslavia. Athens and Thessaloniki can be reached by car/ferryboat/car
through the harbours of Trieste/Venice/ Ancona/Bari/Brindisi to Igoumenitsa
or Patras. Travelling by car between Athens and Thessaloniki takes about
six hours.
6.2 Getting to Samos from Athens or Thessaloniki
By air:
Olympic Airways operates 4 or 5 daily flights between Athens airport and
Samos. From Thessaloniki airport, Olympic flies to Samos every Thursday
and Sunday. Please visit Olympic Airways home page for further details:
http://www.olympic-airways.gr
Since September is a high-season period in Samos, there will
be several charter flights from the main European airports. Please secure
an airplane place as soon as possible (especially if you plan to travel
with Olympic Airways).
By boat:
There are one or two boats per day from Piraeus (Athens) to the harbour
of Samos (Karlovassi). The travel takes about 13 hours, according to the
boat itinerary along the islands. The boat connection from Thessaloniki
is once per week. Please see your travel agent.
The Local Organising Committee is trying to secure reduced
boat prices for students and post-graduate students (equivalent to what
students of the University of the Aegean pay at the moment). We hope
that eventually we shall succeed! Please
pay a visit in our web page before buying your boat ticket. Any
further information will be posted there as soon as it is available.
6.3 Getting to the Conference Location
The LOC will have a desk in the Samos airport, as well as a minibus
to help you find your hotel. The minibus will be with us through out
the Conference in order to assist the participants for local
transportation.
The Local Organising Committee will announce a mobile phone number,
early in September, in order to help all participants arrive to their
hotel and Conference location.
7. Hotels
The Local Organising Committee has secured several rooms and
negotiated special prices with the following hotels:
Hotels |
Single Room |
Double Room |
Double Room |
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Single Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Fyto |
15800 GDr |
17800 GDr |
20100 GDr |
Kouros |
13800 GDr |
(not available) |
19200 GDr |
Ydrili |
17800 GDr |
(not available) |
20900 GDr |
Koral |
9800 GDr |
(not available) |
12000 GDr |
These prices are the maximum prices that the participants may
have to pay. The LOC is trying hard to secure subsidy for
accommodation. If we succeed, further reduction to the hotel
prices is expected. Please book your hotel through the Local
Organising Committee, by filling the appropriate Hotel
Reservation Form (issued with the First Announcement).
Further hotels are being contacted.
8. Insurance
All insurance is the responsibility of participants. It is strongly
recommended that overseas participants arrange their own health and accident
insurance.
9. Entry Formalities
No visas are required for visitors from the European Union, USA, Japan and
certain South American countries. For all other countries visas are available
on a mutual agreement basis. However, it is advisable that the participants
contact the Greek Embassy or Consulate of their country to make sure for the
precise procedure they have to follow in order to get a visa. Health
certificates are required from visitors coming or travelling through infected
areas, in accordance with World Health Organisation requirements.
10. Financial assistance
The Local Organising Committee is working hard towards obtaining financial
support for the Conference. Priority will be given to post-graduate
students and to persons proposed by the Convenors. Participants who would
like to be considered for financial assistance, should inform both the
Local Organising Committee and the appropriate Convenors. For further
information please contact directly the Chairman of the LOC, Dr. J. Seimenis.
11. Social Events
The Local Organising Committee will organise: (a) A visit to the archaeological
site of Pythagoreion (including a visit to Efpalinion). This
is within walking distance from the Conference Location.
(b) a trip along the main villages of the island (probably during
the last half-day of the Conference). A visit to Heraion will be
considered during this trip.
The Local Organising Committee will appreciate pre-registration for Social and
Cultural Events, as this will aid their smooth organisation.
12. Exchange rate
The current (July 1999) exchange rate is: 1 EURO = 325 drachmas (GDr)
CONFERENCE FORMS:
Events Pre-registration
Pre-registration for the Cultural and Social events is possible by completing
and sending back to the Local Organising Committee the following form.
4th Hellenic Astronomical Conference
16 - 18 September 1999
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Submit this form by normal post or fax to the
Contact address
of the Local Organising Committee.
Family Name:
               
               
First name:
               
               
Initials:
E-mail:
Phone number:
               
               
Fax number:
Institution:
Postal address:
City:
               
               
Zip Code:
               
               
Country:
Event |
No. of |
Amount |
Total |
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persons |
(EURO) |
(GDr) |
(EURO) |
(GDr) |
Pythagoreion |
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(free) |
(free) |
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Villages |
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16.- |
5000.- |
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Total |
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