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The Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica (INAOE) is pleased
to announce its first Latin American School of Astronomy, to be held at our
Institute, in the heart of historic central Mexico, between July 3 and 27, 1995.
The INAOE is a research and teaching institution that has developed from the old
Observatorio de Tonantzintla. It is a place of great astronomical tradition,
where the discoveries by Guillermo Haro and coworkers took place.
The INAOE is situated in the small town of Tonantzintla, in the State of Puebla,
120 km east of Mexico City. It offers the spectacular view of the Popocatepetl
and the Iztacihuatl volcanoes, both peaking above 5000 meters. The region
presents a striking contrast between modern bustling metropolies (the nearby
colonial city of Puebla, with over one million inhabitants) and the pastoral
atmosphere in the countryside, where Aztec traditions are notable, and many
pre-hispanic sites can be visited, such as the impressive Tepanapa pyramid in
nearby Cholula, or the Cacaxtla and Xochitecatl temples, recently opened to
the public.
The school will be centered around questions related to Interacting Binary Stars
research. Topics covered will include formation and evolution of binary stars,
physics of binary interactions and specific cases such as Algol systems,
cataclysmic variables, SS433, symbiotic stars, etc.
The lectures will be given by the following well-known astronomers:
Ian Bonnell (Cambridge, UK),
Theoretically-oriented lectures will be given in the morning, six days a week.
Four afternoons each week will normally be dedicated to observational and
computing techniques, library research and seminars, under the supervision of
the School Faculty and INAOE staff.
Participants will have enough time at their disposal to engage in some thinking
and do literature searching on the different lectures that will be delivered.
A Certificate of Attendance will be given.
Applications should be sent first in electronic form (e-mail preferred, FAX
accepted) as soon as possible. A copy should be sent via airmail BEFORE APRIL 15.
The application shall contain a short curriculum vitae, stating their academic
accomplishements to date, the present stage of their studies and a short summary
of their current research project, as well as a letter (200 words or less) by
the applicant explaining his/her motivations in applying to this school. The
applicants should also provide the names and addresses of two persons who are
sending letters of recommendation on their behalf.
The participants will be expected to pay for their travel. Living accomodation
and meals will be provided free of charge by the INAOE. A small number of
partial travel grants will be offered to participants with limited resources.
Dr. Philippe Eenens
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Topic of the school and Faculty
Philippe Eenens (INAOE, Mexico),
Alvaro Gimenez (Madrid, Spain),
Edward Guinan (Villanova, USA),
Yoji Kondo (Goddard Space Flight Center, USA),
Arcadio Poveda (UNAM, Mexico),
Jorge Sahade (La Plata, Argentina),
Kam-Ching Leung (Lincoln, Nebraska),
Virginia Trimble (Irvine, USA).
Format of the School
Application Procedures
The school is opened to graduate students and young post-docs in astronomy,
particularly coming from Iberoamerican and Caribbean countries, with proven
skills in mathematics and physics, and showing a genuine interest in
astronomical research. They must have a good knowledge of English, the language
of the lectures. Accepted participants should come prepared to talk on the
astronomical panorama in their countries as well as on their own research.
Local Organizing Committee
Octavio Cardona
Luis Corral
Philippe Eenens (Chair)
Elma Parsamian
Alfonso Serrano
Please address all correspondence to:
I.N.A.O.E.
Apartado Postal 51 y 216
Puebla 72000, Pue.
MEXICO
Phone: +52 (22) 47-20-11
Fax: +52 (22) 47-22-31
E-mail: eenens@tonali.inaoep.mx
REGISTRATION FORM
I wish to attend the School.
Name:
Institute/Observatory:
Present stage of studies:
Complete Address :
Phone number:
Fax number:
E-mail:
I have a good knowledge of English and am able to follow
a lecture given in English. I include a c.v., a summary
of my current research project and a letter explaining my
motivations. I asked for letters of recommendation from:
(1)
(2)
Please consider me for financial assistance: (yes) (no)
Amount of money requested:
Signature: ________________________
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