ASSOCIATED SYMPOSIUM 3 Spectrophotometric and Photometric Catalogues. Standard Stars and Solar Analogs June 5-8, 2000, St.-Petersburg, Russia

The Symposium is open to all astrophysicists specialized in the field of the creation and investigation spectrophotometric and photometric star catalogues in the UV, visual and IR ranges. Standards used in spectrophotometric and photometric observations, methods of reduction and astrophysical results obtained by means of spectrophotometry and photometry will be discussed The Sun is the only star for which almost all fundamental physical parameters are known with good accuracy. However the Sun is too bright for direct comparison with stars using identical observational techniques. So the problem of the search for solar analogs as well as study of the place of the Sun among the stars will be discussed also.

The Symposium will be organized by the Sternberg Astronomical Institute of Moscow State Lomonosov University and Pulkovo Observatory of the Academy of Science of Russia. Invited 30-35 min talks, oral 15-20 min presentations and poster session are planned.

• V.K.Abalakin (Russia, Chair)
• A.M.Cherepashchuk (Russia)
• I.N.Glushneva (Russia, Vice-Chair)
• A.V.Kharitonov(Kazakhstan)
• V.Straizys (Lituania).

• A.A.Arkharov (Chair)
• A.V.Mironov (Secretary)
• V.V.Novikov
• I.A.Roshchina.

The Symposium will take place at Pulkovo Observatory, St.-Petersburg, 20 min by bus from metro station Moskovskaya. The international airport Pulkovo is very near from the observatory.

At the period of the Symposium the weather in St.-Petersburg is usually warm. On average, the maximum temperature during the beginning of summer is about 20-25°C and the minimum about 10°C. Rain is possible.

There are a lot of hotels of various classes in St.-Petersburg. For the participants of the Symposium the following accommodation is suggested:

1. Pulkovo observatory hotel (on the territory of the Pulkovo observatory), price USD 4 per night (single).
2. Standard hotels (2-3 stars) within a reasonable distance from the Pulkovo observatory (20-30 min by bus), price 20-50 USD per night (single).
3. Top-class hotels can be booked by major travel agencies in Europe.

Visa is required for citizens of most European countries and the USA. Please contact your local Russian Consulates beforehand (typically not less than one month in advance). Please contact LOC for visa assistance if required.

The City of St.-Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Russia but in the world. It offers a wide variety of sights and activities, ranging from world-class culture (museums, theaters, temples, exhibitions) to a variety of entertainment, cuisine and natural wonders.

A number of short-distance tours will be offered to the participants: sightseeing of St.-Petersburg (bus and river tram along Neva river and channels excursions), ballet performance and the excursion to Pavlovsk palace and park and Petrodvorets. The excursion inside the Pulkovo observatory buildings, astronomical instruments and the park is planned also. Detailed information will be presented in future announcements and during the Symposium.

The Local Organizing Committee is working hard towards obtaining local support for the Symposium. With the help and support of the Russian Foundation of Basic Research and other sponsors, we will be able to offer very limited free accommodation and subsistence, mainly to astronomers of the former Soviet Union.

Preliminary registration is recommended by completing and sending back to the LOC the Pre-registration Form included in this message, before January 15, 2000

Registration fees is USD 20 and must be payed before the beginning of the Symposium in St.-Petersburg.

January 15, 2000	Pre-registration form deadline
March 15, 2000	Abstract submission deadline
June 5-8, 2000	Symposium in St.-Petersburg

Publication of the abstracts is planned in the book of abstracts of JENAM-2000. Publication of the paper is planned in Astronomy and Astrophysics Transactions. The deadline for the papers is September 20, 2000. Detailed information will be presented during the Symposium.

Submit this form by e-mail or normal post to:
Glushneva Irina N. JENAM-2000 Associated Symposium.
Sternberg Astronomical Institute,
Universitetskij pr. 13, 119899 Moscow Russia;

Deadline for pre-registration: January 15, 2000