[AstroNet] IAU - UNESCO Symposium 260 'The role of Astronomy in Society and Culture' (fwd)

[Patricia Whitelock]

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 We are pleased to announce Symposium 260 of the International Astronomical
Union on

               The rôle of Astronomy in Society and Culture

 to be held on January 19-23, 2009, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
(France).

 For the first time since the founding of the IAU in 1919, a Symposium is
devoted to the exploration of the many relationships that Astronomy has
established with the different cultures across our planet.

 The 4.5 days of scientific sessions will be evenly divided into three main
programs, dealing with cultural aspects, astronomy in society, and educational
issues. They should help to bridge the gap not only within the astronomical
community at large (astronomers, amateurs, planetaria, teachers) but also, and
more importantly, with our societies. The programs consist of invited reviews,
contributed talks and posters. The conference talks will be published by
Cambridge University Press in the IAU Symposia Series.

 An art exhibition featuring works from artists inspired by astronomical
phenomena is also organised within the activities of the Symposium, with a
forum for discussions on these topics with the artists present.

 The conference is now open for registration. For submitting contributions,
and further details on the conference, please visit the website :

                 http://iaus260.obspm.fr

 We look forward to seeing you in Paris next January !

                                David Valls-Gabaud, on behalf of the SOC







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