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{\Large Joint European and National Astronomical Meeting for 1997}\\[0.2cm]
\fbox{\fbox{\Huge  J E N A M - 9 7}}\\[0.5cm]
{\large 6th European and 3rd Hellenic Astronomical Society Conference}\\
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\centerline{\bf\Large 2 -- 5 July 1997, Thessaloniki, Greece}
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\centerline{\underline{\Large Second Announcement}}

This is the second announcement of the Joint European and National Astronomical 
Meeting for 1997 organized by the Hellenic and the European Astronomical 
Societies, to be held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The first announcement 
is available through the Web page of the Conference: \\ 
\centerline{\bf http://www.astro.auth.gr/elaset/jenam97}\\
If, for any reason, you cannot visit our Web page, please send a message to the 
contact address below and we shall forward you a copy of the first announcement 
by other means.\\[0.1cm]

\underline{\bf Contact address:}\\[0.5cm]
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JENAM$-$97, M.E. Contadakis          & Tel: +30 31 996122\\ 
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki & FAX: +30 31 996408\\
Faculty of Engineering               & E-mail: elaset@astro.auth.gr\\ 
Department of Geodesy and Surveying  & \\
GR-540 06 Thessaloniki, Greece       & http://www.astro.auth.gr/elaset/jenam97\\
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{\bf
\underline{Important dates:}\\[0.1cm] 
March 15, 1997: Pre-registration deadline\\
April 10, 1997: Hotel reservation deadline\\
April 18, 1997: Abstract submission deadline
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\section{Location}
The Conference will take place at the hotels {\it Athos Palace} and
{\it  Pallini Beach}, located in  Kallithea, Chalkidiki, an outstanding
resort site, about 90 km from Thessaloniki and 80 km from ``Macedonia"
airport. The hotels are of category A{\hbox{$^{\prime}$}} with excellent
conference facilities, bars, taverns, restaurants, summer sport facilities
and private beach.

{\small\section{Plenary Sessions - Invited Speakers}}

Participation of the following {\it Plenary Sessions} Invited Speakers 
has been confirmed: \\ 

{\bf Cosmology: \it M. Rowan-Robinson (Imperial College, U.K.)}\\
{\bf High Energy Astrophysics: \it J. Tr\"umper (MPE, Garching, Germany)}\\
{\bf Nuclei of Galaxies: \it R. Genzel (MPE, Garching, Germany)}\\
{\bf Neutron Stars, Pulsars and Black Holes:}
{\it R.A. Sunyaev (Moscow, Russia),\\
\phantom{Neutron Stars, Pulsars and Black} J. van Paradijs (Amsterdam, 
The Netherlands)}\\
{\bf Solar Physics and Astrophysical Plasmas:}
{\it A. Gabriel (Paris, France)\\
\phantom{Solar Physics and Astrophysical }
G. Haerendel (MPE, Garching, Germany)}\\ \\
{\bf European Astronomy from the Ground and Space:}\\ 
{\it P. Murdin (PPARC, England - President, European Astronomical Society), \\
R. Giacconi (ESO, Germany - Director General, European Southern Observatory), \\
L. Woltjer (Haute Provence, France - President, I.A.U.), \\
A. Renzini (Bologna, Italy), \\
J. Tr\"umper (MPE, Garching, Germany), \\
G. Setti (Bologna, Italy), \\
M. Huber (ESA/ESTEC),\\
H. Butcher (NFRA, The Netherlands)}

\vspace*{-0.4cm}
{\small\section{Parallel Sessions}}
Contributed papers in the following Parallel Sessions will cover most areas of 
Astronomy and Astrophysics:\\
--- Dynamical Astronomy\\
--- Solar Physics\\
--- Space and Planetary Physics and Astronomy\\
--- Stellar and Interstellar Astrophysics\\
--- Galaxies\\
--- Observational Astronomy -- Instrumentation\\
--- High Energy Astrophysics\\
--- Cosmology and Relativity\\
--- History of Astronomy

\vspace*{-0.5cm}
{\small\section{Convenors for Parallel Sessions}}
Please forward your contribution to the underlined person and the Local 
Organising Committee.

\centerline{\underline{\bf Dynamical Astronomy}}
{\bf J.D. Hadjidemetriou} (chair) 
{\small Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: hadjidem@ccf.auth.gr, 
         Tel. \& Fax: +30 31 998211}\\
{\bf J. Palous} 
{\small Astronomical Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 
	 Bocni II 1401, \\ 
	 CZ-141 31 Prague 4, 
         Czech Republic,\\
         E-mail: palous@ig.cas.cz,
         Tel.: +42 2 67103065,
         Fax:  +42 2 769023 }\\
\underline{\bf * H. Varvoglis}
{\small  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: varvogli@astro.auth.gr,
         Tel.: +30 31 998024, 
         Fax:  +30 31 995384 }\\
\centerline{\underline{\bf Solar Physics}}
{\bf E. Antonucci} (chair) 
{\small  Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino, 10025 Pino Torinese (Torino), 
	 Italy,\\
         E-mail: antonucci@ph.unito.it, 
         Tel.: +39 11 4619013, 
         Fax:  +39 11 4619030 }\\
{\bf K. Tsinganos} 
{\small  University of Crete, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics
         and Space Physics, GR-71003 Herakleion, Crete, Greece,\\
         E-mail: tsingan@physics.uch.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 81 394213, 
         Fax:  +30 81 394201 }\\
\underline{\bf * L. Vlahos} 
{\small  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: vlahos@astro.auth.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 31 998044, 
         Fax:  +30 31 995384 }\\

\centerline{\underline{\bf Space and Planetary Physics and Astronomy}}
{\bf M.C.E. Huber} (chair)
{\small ESA/ESTEC, SSD, Box 299, NL 2200 AG Noordwijk, The Netherlands,\\
	E-mail: mhuber@estsa2.estec.esa.nl, 
	Tel.: +31 17 1983552
	Fax: +31 17 1984699 }\\
{\bf D.N. Baker}
{\small  Head, Laboratory of Atmospheric and Space Physics,
	University of Colorado,
	Boulder, CO 80309-0590, USA,\\
	E-mail: baker@lynx.colorado.edu, 
	Tel.: +1 303 4920591, 
	Fax: +1 303 4926444 }\\
\underline{\bf * X. Moussas} 
{\small  University of Athens, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics, 
         Astronomy and Mechanics, GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece,\\
         E-mail: xmoussas@atlas.uoa.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 1 7235122, 
         Fax:  +30 1 7238413 }\\
{\bf E. Sarris} 
{\small  Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Electrical 
         and Computer Engineering, Section of Telecommunications 
         and Space Science, GR-67100 Xanthi, Greece,\\
         E-mail: sarris@xanthi.cc.duth.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 541 26948, 
         Fax: +30 541 27264 }\\

\centerline{\underline{\bf Stellar and Interstellar Astrophysics}}
{\bf J. Krautter} (chair)
{\small Landessternwarte, K\"onigstuhl,
	D-69117 Heidelberg,
	Germany,\\
	E-mail: jkrautte@lsw.uni-heidelberg.de,
	Tel.: +49 6221 509 0    (operator),
	\mbox{Fax: +49 6221 509 202}}\\
{\bf N. Kylafis} 
{\small  University of Crete, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics
         and Space Physics, GR-71003 Herakleion, Crete, Greece,\\
         E-mail: kylafis@physics.uch.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 81 394215, 
         Fax:  +30 81 394201 }\\
\underline{\bf * P. Laskaridis} 
{\small  University of Athens, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics, 
         Astronomy and Mechanics, GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece,\\
         E-mail: plaskar@atlas.uoa.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 1 7238824, 
         Fax:  +30 1 7238413 }\\

\centerline{\underline{\bf Galaxies}}
{\bf A. Renzini} (chair)
{\small European Southern Observatory, Karl-Schwarzschild-Str. 2,
	D-85748 Garching bei M\"unchen, Germany,\\
	E-mail: arenzini@eso.org,
	Tel.: +49 89 32006413,
	Fax: +49 89 3202362 }\\
{\bf R.L. Davies}
{\small	Durham University,
	Physics Dept,
	South Rd,
	Durham DH1 3LE, UK, \\
	E-mail: roger.davies@durham.ac.uk, 
	Tel.: +44 191-374-2163    Enquiries: -2165, 
	Fax: +44 191-374-7465 (or +44 191-374-3749)}\\
\underline{\bf * N. Voglis} 
{\small  University of Athens, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics, 
         Astronomy and Mechanics, GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece,\\
         E-mail: nvogl@atlas.uoa.gr,
         Tel.: +30 1 7243211,
         Fax: +30 1 7238413 }\\

\centerline{\underline{\bf Observational Astronomy - Instrumentation}}
{\bf J. Van Paradjis} (chair)
{\small Until May 3, 1997  Physics Department,
         University of Alabama in Huntsville,
         Huntsville AL 35899, USA,\\
         E-mail: vanparadijs@sslmor.msfc.nasa.gov,
         Tel.: 1-205-890-6276 x270,
         Fax : 1-205-890-6873 }\\
{\small After May 3, 1997  Astronomical Institute "Anton Pannekoek",
         University of Amsterdam, Kruislaan 403,
         NL-1098 SJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands,\\
         E-mail: jvp@astro.uva.nl,
         Tel.: +31 20 525 7494,
         Fax : +31 20 525 7484 }\\
\underline{\bf * P. Niarchos} 
{\small  University of Athens, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics, 
         Astronomy and Mechanics, GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece,\\
         E-mail: pniarcho@atlas.uoa.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 1 7243414, 
         Fax: +30 1 7238413 }\\
{\bf J.H. Seiradakis} 
{\small  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: jhs@astro.auth.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 31 998173, 
         Fax: +30 31 995384 }\\

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\centerline{\underline{\bf High Energy Astrophysics}}
\underline{\bf * J. Ventura} (chair)
{\small  University of Crete, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics
         and Space Physics, GR-71003 Herakleion, Crete, Greece,\\
         E-mail: ventura@physics.uch.gr,
         Tel.: +30 81 394216,
         Fax: +30 81 394201 }\\
{\bf G. Kanbach} 
%{\small  Max-Planck-Institut f\"ur Extraterrestrische Physik, 
{\small  MPI f\"ur Extraterrestrische Physik, 
         Giesenbachstra\ss e 1, D-85748 Germany,\\
         E-mail: gok@mpe-garching.mpg.de, 
         Tel.: +49 89 3299 3544, 
         Fax:  +49 89 3299 3606 }\\
{\bf A. Mastichiadis} 
%{\small  Max-Planck-Institut f\"ur Kernphysik, Postfach 103980,
{\small  MPI f\"ur Kernphysik, Postfach 103980,
         D-69029, Heidelberg Germany,\\
         E-mail: masti@aposto.mpi-hd.mpg.de,
         Tel.: +49 6221 516248, 
         Fax: +49 6221 516324 }\\

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\centerline{\underline{\bf Cosmology and Relativity}}
{\bf M. Rowan-Robinson} (chair)
{\small  Imperial College of London, Astrophysics Group, Blacket Laboratory, 
	 Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BZ London, U.K.,\\
	 E-Mail: m.rrobinson@ic.ac.uk,
	 Tel.: +44 171 594 7530,
	 Fax: +44 171 594 7777 }\\
\underline{\bf * K.D. Kokkotas} 
{\small  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: kokkotas@astro.auth.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 31 998185, 
         Fax:  +30 31 995384 }\\
{\bf D. Papadopoulos} 
{\small  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: papadop@astro.auth.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 31 998153, 
         Fax:  +30 31 995384 }\\
{\bf N.K. Spyrou} 
{\small  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, 
         Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, 
         GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece,\\
         E-mail: spyrou@astro.auth.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 31 998181, 
         Fax:  +30 31 995384}

\centerline{\underline{\bf History of Astronomy}}
{\bf L. Russo} -- to be confirmed -- (chair)
{\small  Dipartimento di Matematica, II Universit\`a di Roma, 
	 Tor Vergata, I-00173, Roma, Italy, \\
	 E-mail: russo@mat.utovrm.it, 
	 Tel.: +39 6 729 4689, 
	 Fax: +39 6 2023507}\\
{\bf M. Papathanasiou} 
{\small  University of Athens, Department of Mathematics, 
         GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece,\\
         E-mail: mpapatha@atlas.uoa.gr, 
         Tel..: +30 1 7284197, 
         Fax: +30 1 7243502 }\\
\underline{\bf * E. Theodosiou} 
{\small  University of Athens, Department of Physics, Section of Astrophysics, 
         Astronomy and Mechanics, GR-15783 Zografos, Athens, Greece,\\
         E-mail: etheodos@atlas.uoa.gr, 
         Tel.: +30 1 7235122, 
         Fax: +30 1 7238413 }
           
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{\small\section{Abstract Submission}}
{\small\subsection{Rules for Abstract Submission}}
Abstracts must be submitted for invited as well as for contributed papers. 
Abstracts must be written in English and in the specified format. 
Abstracts not fullfilling the rules may be rejected without further 
consideration. Abstracts must be submitted to a specific Parallel Session. 
The assignment of general contributions will be 
coordinated by the Scientific Organising Committee. \\
\indent The Convenors may designate contributed papers to oral or poster 
presentation. Convenors have also the authority of rejecting abstracts or 
recommending them to a different Parallel Session.\\
\indent Accepted abstracts (i) will be reproduced in the ``Conference 
Abstracts Book" and in the Conference WWW pages, and (ii) will be presented 
during the Conference in the form and on the time assigned by the Convenors.
\begin{center}
{\bf Important note: The abstracts must be submitted: \\
(a) to the Local Organising Committee, and\\
(b) to the  appropriate Convenor,  before 18 of April, 1997}. \\
\end{center}
\indent Abstracts submitted after this date will not be included in the 
``Conference Abstracts Book". \\
\indent The Local Organising Committee will appreciate  submissions in 
electronic form, (mainly E-mail) rather than in printed form, as this 
considerably simplifies and speeds up handling. 
In this case, please use the \TeX/\LaTeX\ format specified in section 5.4.\\
\indent If you do not have the possibility to use the electronic form, you are, 
of course, welcome to submit an abstract by post. Then it must be typed 
following in detail the instructions in section 5.3.
{\small\subsection{Submittal information}}
The following information should be submitted to both the Local Organising 
Committee and the relevant Convenor.\\
\begin{enumerate}
\item Name, full address, telephone, fax and E-mail of person
responsible for correspondence
\item Parallel Session for which your contribution is intended
\item Projection or other equipment required besides the standard 
overhead and slide projector
\item Preference of oral or poster presentation. The final form will be decided
by the Convenors
\item Notification whether the author has applied for financial 
support 
\end{enumerate}
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{\small\subsection{Instructions for Preparation of Camera-Ready Abstracts}
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\multicolumn{1}{c}{\large\bf Title should be in lower case bold type}\\\\
\multicolumn{1}{c}{A.B. First$^1$, \underline{C.D. Second$^2$} and E.F. 
Third$^1$}\\\\
\multicolumn{1}{c}{\small $^1$ First Groupped Address}\\
\multicolumn{1}{c}{\small $^2$ Second Groupped Address}\\
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Title, as well as authors and their address {\it (author block)}, should be 
centered. Leave one blank line after title.  Authors: give initials (with 
punctuation) followed by last name. Type name of authors and address in
upper and lower case letters. Underline the name of the author who will present 
the paper. Leave one blank line after the {\it author block}. Do not indent 
this first text paragraph.\\
\indent Do not leave blank lines between text paragraphs, but indent the
first line of a new paragraph. \\
\indent An abstract should not contain more than 300 words (including 
articles and small words). If you work with a printer where you can select font 
and size, use Times or similar {\bf 12 point}. Neatly drawn symbols, Greek 
letters, or other camera-ready characters are  acceptable, but avoid using such 
in the title, if at all possible. If you are submitting an abstract in 
camera-ready 
format, please stay within a 15.5 x 21 cm boundary (including title and {\it 
authors block}). Use single spacing.\\
\indent When submitting an abstract in TeX format, do not use special 
definitions or macros.\\
Should you find the allocated space too small for what you would
like to include in the abstract, consider deleting unnecessary words. Do
not reduce font size, or line spacing.
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{\small\subsection{\TeX/\LaTeX\ Pattern Text for Preparing an Abstract}}
\centerline{\bf (To be sent by electronic mail)}
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{\large\bf Title should be in lower case bold type}\\\\
{A.B. First$^1$, \underline{C.D. Second$^2$} and E.F. Third$^1$}\\\\
{\small $^1$ First Groupped Address}\\
{\small $^2$ Second Groupped Address}\\
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Insert text of abstract here.\\
\indent Please follow the rules for abstract submission mentioned in 
section 5.1\\
\indent Please follow the instructions for preparation  of camera-ready 
abstracts mentioned in section 5.3\\

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\begin{center}
{\bf Do not forget to provide on a different page the submittal 
information requested in section 5.2.}\\
\end{center}
\newpage
{\small\section{Technical Exhibition}}
The Technical Exhibition is an important, integral part of the Meeting.
The exhibition will take place at the entrance courts of the hotel. 
Astrophysics and Astronomy related exhibitors may take advantage of the 
gathering of participants, including many decision makers coming from 
different corners of the world, to demonstrate their new technology, new
instruments and equipment, as well as their newly issued publications.

{\small\section{Transportation}}
{\small\subsection{Traveling to Thessaloniki}}
{\it By air:}
There are many direct flights to the ``Macedonia" airport of Thessaloniki from 
most European airports. Also there are many daily flights to Thessaloniki 
through Athens airport.\\
{\it By train:}
There are daily arrivals to the Thessaloniki railway station from Athens and 
most central and eastern European cities.\\
{\it By car:}
Thessaloniki can be reached by road through former 
Yugoslavia or by car/ferryboat/car through the harbors of 
Trieste/Venice/Ancona/Bari/Brindisi to Igoumenitsa or Patras.

{\small\subsection{Getting to the Conference Location}}

One can get from Thessaloniki to the Conference location  (Hotels ``Athos
 Palace" and ``Pallini Beach" near the village of Kallithea, Chalkidiki) 
 by bus (ticket price 1700 GDr = US\$\ 7) or by taxi 
(taxi fare - up to four persons without excessive luggage- about 14000 GDr = 
US\$\ 55).\\
\underline{\bf Getting to the Thessaloniki bus station for Chalkidiki}\\
You may reach the bus station at the following address: 
{\it Karakasi 68, tel. 924444,5}\\
{\it --from the ``Macedonia" airport:} by taxi (taxi  fare about 2500 GDr = 
US\$\ 10)\\
{\it --from the railway station:} by taxi (taxi fare about 1500 GDr = US\$\ 6) 
or by the bus No 10, direction $``CHARILAOU$ -- $XAPI\Lambda AOY"$ (ticket 
price 75 GDr = US\$\ 0.5)\\
During the principal days of arrival and departure, shuttle busses will be 
operated by the Local Organising Committee in order to transport the 
participants between the airport or the railway station and the Conference 
location.\\
More details about transportation will be included in the third announcement 
of the Conference, which will be sent to all registered participants in early 
June. Please check the Conference Web page for updates.

{\small\section{Insurance}}

All insurance is the responsibility of participants. It is strongly 
recommended that overseas participants arrange their own health and accident 
insurance.

{\small\section{Important Note on  Hotel Reservation}}

The broader district of Thessaloniki including Chalkidiki Peninsula offers 
several attractions and is well known in Greece as a summer resort area. 
During the summer months hotel accommodation is usually in high demand and 
often expensive. The situation is expected to be exaggerated during 1997, 
while Thessaloniki is the {\it Cultural Capital of Europe}. Therefore early 
hotel reservation of the potential participants is highly recommended. Please 
note that {\bf  the Local Organising Committee cannot guarantee reservations 
after April 10, 1997. Payment for the accommodation of at least one day is 
necessary for the reservation}.

{\small\section{Financial assistance}}

The Local Organising Committee is working hard towards obtaining local 
financial support for the Conference. However, since not enough funds are 
expected to be available, a limited number of free accommodation and subsidence
 will be allocated according to a priority list proposed by the Convenors. The 
Local Organising Committee will continue working hard to increase the number of
 the individuals to be supported until the date of the Conference. 
Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended that the applicants for financial 
support should try simultaneously to find alternate sources of financial 
assistance. Applications received after the deadline of ``Abstract Submission"
 (April, 18, 1997) will not be considered for financial assistance.

{\small\section{Entry Formalities}}

No visas are required for visitors from the European Union, USA, Japan and 
certain South American countries. For all other countries visas are available 
on a mutual agreement basis. However, it is advisable that the participants 
contact the Greek Embassy or Consulate of their country to make sure for the 
precise procedure they have to follow in order to get a visa. Health 
certificates are required from visitors coming or traveling through infected 
areas, in accordance with World Health Organisation requirements.

{\small\section{Social and Cultural Events}}

As we have already mentioned in the first announcement, the City of 
Thessaloniki and its surroundings offer a wide variety of sights and activities,
ranging from world-class culture (archeological sites, museums, exhibitions) 
to a variety of entertainment, cuisine and natural wonders. Closeby lies 
{\it Mt.Athos}, well known for its monasteries and Byzantine treasures. 
Olympus, the mountain of gods, is less than a couple of hours drive from 
Thessaloniki. We are organising a limited number of Excursions for accompanying 
persons and participants being out of Conference duties. Further Excursions can 
be organized on demand.\\

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\hline
Daily Excursion to Thessaloniki, &  & \\
\indent visit to the Archaeological museum & & \\
\indent and the Mt. Athos Treasures Exposure & Jul 3, 1997  & 8500 drachmas per
 person \\
Daily Excursion and Cruise around Mt. Athos & Jul 4, 1997 & 5000 drachmas per 
person\\
Daily Excursion to Vergina & Jul, 5, 1997 & 2500 drachmas per person \\
Daily Excursion to Mt. Olympos & Jul, 5, 1997 &  3000 drachmas per person 
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Half Day Excursion to Petralona Cave & Jul, 2, 1997 & 2000 drachmas per person\\
 & & \\
Greek folk night & Jul, 4, 1997 & 6000 drachmas per person\\
\hline
\end{tabular}

{\bf The current exchange rate is: 1 US\$ = 260 drachmas (GDr)}

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The Local Organising Committee will appreciate pre-registration for Social and 
Cultural Events, as this will aid their smooth organisation.


\newpage
{\small\subsection{Events Pre-registration}}

Pre-registration for the Cultural and Social events is possible by completing 
and sending back to the Local Organising Committee the following form.\\
\hrule
\begin{center}
{\bf Joint European and National Astronomical Meeting for 1997\\
{\Large JENAM - 97}\\
2 -- 5 July 1997

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS \ \ PRE--REGISTRATION\ \ FORM}\\
\end{center}
\vspace{0.1cm}
\hrule
Submit this form by normal post or fax to the {\bf Contact address}
of the Local Organising Committee. You will receive a confirmation from the 
Local Organising Committee as soon as your registration has been processed.\\\\
Family Name:\ \hrulefill\ First name:\ \hrulefill\ Initials:\ \hrulefill\\
E-mail:\ \hrulefill\\
Phone number:\ \hrulefill\ Fax number:\ \hrulefill\\

Institution:\ \hrulefill\\
Postal address:\ \hrulefill\\
\phantom{Postal address:} \hrulefill\\
\phantom{Postal address:} City:\ \hrulefill\ Zip Code:\ \hrulefill\ 
Country:\ \hrulefill\\

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\begin{tabular}{|l|c|rr|rr|}
\hline
\multicolumn{1}{|c|}{\bf Event} & 
{\bf No. of} & 
\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{\bf Amount} & 
\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{\bf Total} \\ 
       	 & {\bf persons} & {\bf (US\$)} & {\bf (GDr)} &  {\bf (US\$)} & {\bf (GDr)} \\
\hline
Daily Excursion to Thessaloniki &  \dotfill & 31.-  & 8500.-  & \dotfill  & 
\dotfill\\
Daily Excursion to Mt. Athos    &  \dotfill & 21.-  & 5000.-  & \dotfill  & 
\dotfill\\
Daily Excursion to Vergina      &  \dotfill & 11.-  & 2500.-  & \dotfill  & 
\dotfill\\
Daily Excursion to Mt. Olympos   &  \dotfill & 14.-  & 3000.-  & \dotfill  & 
\dotfill\\
Half day Excursion to Petralona &  \dotfill &  8.-  & 2000.-  & \dotfill  & 
\dotfill\\
 & & & & & \\
Greek folk night & \dotfill &  & 6000.-  & \dotfill  & \dotfill\\
\hline
\multicolumn{1}{|r|}{Total}       &  	    & \dotfill & \dotfill & \dotfill & 
\dotfill \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{center}


\underline{\bf Method of Payment}

At the moment we are unable to accept {\it Credit Card} payments. Most
favoured method is by {\it Money Transfer} to the account mentioned below.
In this case please send us the details of the {\it Transfer Transaction}
(name of remitter, date of transaction and Bank name). If you pay by cheque,
please add an extra GDr 2000 (US\$ 8) which represents the bank charges.
All foreign payments must be in US\$.\\
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\koutaki \ By Cheque & (Payable to the order of {\it H. Varvoglis, JENAM-97})\\
\koutaki \ By Money Transfer &
(Amount transferred\ \hrulefill\ Name of remitter\ \hrulefill\\
 & Date\ \hrulefill\ through \hrulefill\ (Name of Bank)\\
 & to the Conference account (Ref. {\it JENAM-97}
   at the ``Bank of Macedonia-Thrace, Aggelaki Str. 18, GR-54621
   Thessaloniki, Greece, account number {\bf 602-00-111-0152413-0}.
   Please indicate clearly your name, country and the key-word
     ``{\it JENAM-97}"))

\end{tabular}

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Events Pre-registration

Pre-registration for the Cultural and Social events is possible by completing 
and sending back to the Local Organising Committee the following form.
____________________________________________________________________________
	Joint European and National Astronomical Meeting for 1997
				JENAM - 97
			     2 - 5 July 1997

	   SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS  PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
____________________________________________________________________________


Submit this form by normal post or fax to the Contact address of the Local 
Organising Committee. You will receive a confirmation from the Local Organising 
Committee as soon as your registration has been processed.
Family Name: 
First name:
Initials:
E-mail:
Phone number:
Fax number:

Institution:
Postal address 1:
Postal address 2:
City:
Zip Code:
Country:
					   Number 	  Amount
					of Persons     transferred
						       (USD or GDr)

Daily Excursion to Thessaloniki		..........	..........
Daily Excursion to Mt. Athos 		..........	..........
Daily Excursion to Vergina		..........	..........
Daily Excursion to Mt. Olympos		..........	..........

Half day Excursion to Petralona		..........	..........

Greek  folk night			..........	..........


Method of Payment

At the moment we are unable to accept Credit Card payments. Most
favoured method is by Money Transfer to the account mentioned below.
In this case please send us the details of the Transfer Transaction
(name of remitter, date of transaction and Bank name). If you pay by cheque,
please add an extra GDr 2000 US$ 8) which represents the bank charges.
All foreign payments must be in US$.

A. By Cheque (Payable to the order of H. Varvoglis, JENAM-97)
   (YES/NO) ......

B. By Money Transfer (YES/NO) .....
   Amount transferred:
   Name of remitter:
   Date:
   through (Name of Bank):
   to the Conference account:
   (Ref. JENAM-97 at the ``Bank of Macedonia-Thrace, Aggelaki Str. 18, GR-54621
   Thessaloniki, Greece, account number {\bf 602-00-111-0152413-0}.
   Please indicate clearly your name, country and the key-word "JENAM-97"

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