Announcing

StarCon 2002

An International Astronomy Conference
June 27-30, 2002

On the Campus of Washburn University, Topeka, KS

“Ad Astra per Aspera”

Sponsored by the Astronomy Department of Washburn University.

Experience Astronomy from the Ground Up

StarCon 2002, An International Astronomy Conference, will be held June 27-29, 2002, on the Campus of Washburn University, in Topeka, KS, hosted by the Astronomy Department of Washburn University. 

StarCon 2000 will be aimed at providing a fun and informative hands on astronomy event. Because Topeka, KS,  is centrally located for the entire US, we hope this convention will not only draw attendees from the local area, but will also be an occasion for AAAA members from across the country and around the world to meet personally and share astronomical experiences.

StarCon 2002 will have as its motto, “Ad Astra per Aspera”, which is also the Kansas State Motto.

StarCon 2002 will be organized by AAAA Member Brenda Culbertson. Brenda is a member of the Department of Astronomy at Washburn University in Topeka.

Join us for StarCon 2000, and Experience Astronomy from the Ground Up!

General Schedule

June 27-30, 2002: Click here for the registration form. Please print it out, attach your check and mail it in to us.

Dorm Rooms: in the Living Learning Center. Dorms are available beginning Thursday evening.

$16.00 per person per night for a double
$20.00 per person per night for a single
$6.00 per person one-time fee for linens: 2 flat sheets, one pillow case, one pillow, two towels, one washcloth, and one blanket. All of which must be returned upon checkout.

Friday Night BBQ: at Champion Bar-B-Que and Sports Bar (across from campus)
 $7.50 per person for a sandwich buffet: includes three sliced meats (ham, turkey, and brisket), 3 sides (potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans), pickles (regular and specialty “hot”), and chips. Drinks are not included.

Friday Night Observing:

Remote observing at Farpoint Observatory hosted by NEKAAL (nekaal.org).

Urban observing from Crane Observatory, Stoffer Science Hall, using the 112-year-old Warner & Swasey refractor with Brashear lens.

Regular Presentations and Meetings Site: Stoffer Science Hall on campus.

Rooms 101 and 103 for presentations.

Chris Ray, Antique Telescope Society (celestial mechanic)
Will Gilliland, State of Kansas (planetary geology)
Bruce Twarog, University of Kansas (astrophysicist)
Graham Bell, Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers’ League
(comet co-discoverer)

Banquet: in the Grand Ballroom of the Washburn Student Union.

$15.00 per person for a buffet of:
Roast beef, turkey, mashed potatoes and cream gravy, peas and carrots, corn, and dinner roll. Salad, dessert, and drink are included.

Special Presentation: White Concert Hall is on campus. The Special Presentation is open to the public.

Special Presentation by Dr. Paul Butler, American Astronomical Society
Topic: Extrasolar Planets

Saturday Night Observing:

Remote observing at Farpoint Observatory hosted by NEKAAL.

Sunday Wrap-up:

Final information.

A Silent Auction will be conducted during the convention. Items up for auction will be donated, and money raised will be donated to the Planetarium Replacement Fund at Washburn University.

A schedule with times and changes will be provided upon checking in at the registration table in Stoffer Science Hall. Registration begins on Friday (06/28) evening.

People who would like to present a paper should contact Brenda Culbertson as soon as possible with a short abstract for consideration. No compensation is provided for presentations.

Join us for 
StarCon 2002
Experience Astronomy
 from the Ground Up!

Pre-register with us now, and we will be glad to send you notification and further information for StarCon 2002.