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Background

3rd International Solar Eclipse Conference
at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, USA
(25 August 2007 Xavier Jubier lecture)

Over the last decade, there have been dramatic changes in solar eclipse traveling. Solar Eclipse specialists meet most of the time in the shadow of the Moon. Solar Eclipse meetings out of totality are rare, or are mainly focused on solar physics. The Solar Eclipse Mailing List and before the Solar Eclipse Newsletter has been successful as a vehicle in bringing together solar eclipse enthusiast, professionals and amateurs alike. Because there was no central eclipse in 2000 it was the perfect opportunity for an International Solar Eclipse Conference.

The aim of the conferences is to bring together professionals and amateurs, addicts, enthusiasts, chasers, and students, as with the mailing list and the newsletter, sharing information, knowledge, and experience. For the same reason other international Solar Eclipse Conferences were held in 2004 and 2007.

After three international Solar Eclipse Conferences (SEC 2000, SEC 2004 and SEC 2007), we feel that still not all topics and subjects, related to solar eclipses have been presented and discussed. SEC 2011 will be the next opportunity to meet and discuss.

Three intensive days of lectures will be given in each of the disciplines : predictions, mathematics, solar physics, weather forecasting, eye safety, travel, education, edge and central, and ancient eclipse research. Of course the latest and forthcoming solar eclipses should be great topics of discussion, along with the last-in-a-lifetime Venus Transit. On Saturday, during the evening, a cultural event will take place followed by a dinner and informal meetings.

Speakers

A number of international guest speakers are invited to give a lecture on their own specialized subject. The complete list will be available at a later time. In addition to the invited speakers, there are already quite a number of speakers lined up. However, delegates who wish to give presentations or demonstrations during the conference are expected to send the gist of their presentation latest by 2011 October 1^st.
The complete list of lectures which are finalised from time to time will be updated on a regular basis and the final allotment of presentation slots should be finalized on November 1^st.

A scientific panel will finalise the presentations and lectures to be included in the conference. The names of the panellists include Sachin Bahmba (SPACE), Sheridan Williams, Xavier Jubier, Dipankar Banerjee (Indian Institute of Astrophysics) along with a few more.
Among the expected speakers one can find:
Jay Anderson, Glenn Schneider, Dipankar Banerjee, Sheridan Williams, Xavier Jubier, Hamid D. Khodashenas, Daniel Fischer, Léo Dubal, Rick Brown, Ajay Talwar and Kris Delcourte
Astronomers and educators from scientific institutes, planetariums, school students, representatives from astronomical associations and societies worldwide, eclipse chasing enthusiasts, and scientific officers of all the embassies in India will mark their presence at the conference.

The topics in blue are all indoor presentations. The topics in orange are all outdoor demonstration under the pleasant winter sun in the afternoon.

Location

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Map centered on: 28.62295, 77.19132
28° 37' 22.62" N, 77° 11' 28.75" E

The Rama Krishna Bajaj auditorium is located at the Vishwa Yuvak Kendra International Youth Center near the heart of New Delhi and Nehru Planetarium. It is also the embassy district. The auditorium has gardens all round to hold equipment demonstrations and observe the Sun. The auditorium is large enough to hold about 450 participants.

Address :
Rama Krishna Bajaj Auditorium
Vishwa Yuvak Kendra International Youth Center
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021
India

Lat = 28° 37′ 22.6″ N
Long = 77° 11′ 28.8″ E
Elevation = 735 ft or 224 m

SPACE
WZ-19, Asalatpur, A-3 Block
Janak Puri, New Delhi-110064, India
Contact numbers :
Offices +91 11-25522193
Fax +91 11-25532193
Contact : sec11.space@gmail.com

Accommodations

Registration

Please complete the registration form, then send the completed form, together with a copy of your deposit slip with your name clearly visible to sec11.space@gmail.com. Foreigners can use Paypal to pay for the registration. As soon as you receive a confirmation from SPACE, you are registered.
Note: the payment can also be made at the registration desk on the first day of the conference. However, please note that prior registration is still necessary to attend the conference.

Please read the complete registration details for more information.

For foreign delegates: a registration fee of USD 250 per participant that includes

• Lunches over three days, tea and snacks twice a day
• Cultural evening, valedictory dinner and cocktail

 USD 250.00 (Foreign National, i.e. non Indian)

For SEML members priority registration ends on September 25^th, after which registration will be open for non-SEML and domestic participants.

For Indian delegates: registration fees that include

• Lunches over three days, tea and snacks twice a day
• Cultural evening, valedictory dinner and cocktail

Respective fees:

• For adults: Rs 4,000 per participant
• For Indian school students: Rs 1,500 (age group 12 to 18 years)
• For College school students: Rs 3,000 (please note that the students need to carry their valid ID cards of the institution they are studying at)
• For Astronomicans: Rs 1,500 (Astronomicans, who are a member before 2011 August 31^st)
• For SPACE Club students and CSE member schools: Rs 1,000 (valid ID cards and endorsement from the school Principal required)

Payment can be made in Cash, Bank Draft or Cheque. Foreigners can use Paypal.

The payment can be electronically transferred to account number 60018861486 NEFT/RTGS code MAHB0001244

Indians can deposit the payment directly in any Bank of Maharashtra branch in the account mentioned above. You will be required to send SPACE a copy of the deposit slip along with the registration form.
Only BD or cheques in favour of SPACE payable in New Delhi are acceptable.

Note: the payment can be made at the registration desk on the first day of the conference. However, please note that prior registration is still necessary to attend the conference.

Please mention the registration category on the deposit slip and send the scanned copy of the deposit slip with your name clearly visible at sec11.space@gmail.com.

Registered participants can also take part in an exclusive eclipse photography exhibition.

Sponsoring

Be a Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze Sponsor. If you wish to sponsor the conference, please contact SPACE. You can help with flights, stationary, logistics, etc.

Links

Radisson Blu New Delhi Paschim Vihar hotel
YMCA New Delhi
Vishwa Yuvak Kendra International Youth Center
International Youth Hostel
Bed & Breakfast in New Delhi
SEC 2011 in New Delhi

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