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XXVII GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AUGUST 03 - 14, 2009 - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Registration
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The General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union is a 10-day duration event
hold every three years. This event is a unique opportunity for astronomers working in all fields of astronomy to
come together. Besides the General Assembly per se with its administrative meetings, the scientific programme
usually comprises 2 series of 3 Symposia of 3.5 days duration each, scheduled during the first and second weeks,
respectively. During the 10-day period, 16 Joint Discussions are held,
with up to 5 running in parallel. Nine Special Sessions on specialized and timely topics are also organized.
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The registration for participating of the XXVII General Assembly of the International Astronomical
Union, to happen August 03-14, 2009, in Rio de janeiro, Brazil, will be opened
November 1st, 2008, together with the registration
procedures, travel grant applications and
abstract submission for the different meetings
and events happening simultaneously with the XXVII General Assembly.
People interested in participating can
make a pre-registration, in order to be included in the mailing list for receiving
news and announcements, when available.
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The General Assembly is intended for IAU members, but non-members are allowed to participate,
after specific invitation of the International Astronomical Union. Instructions on how to obtain such an invitation
will be given in this site soon.
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National Organizing Committee - NOC
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www.astronomy2009.com.br
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