American Astronomical Society.  Solar Physics Division.  Solar Physics 2013 Meeting.

Information

Registration

SPD Member Student Non-member
Early (before May 03) $325 $225 $400
Standard (before June 28) $375 $275 $450
On-site $450 $350 $525

(Note: Joining the SPD is easy, and annual dues are only $15-$30, depending on the level of membership. The membership application is at http://spd.aas.org/docs/SPD_membership.pdf.)

If you require a letter of invitation to attend the meeting, or have another special requests, please e-mail dana-at-solar.physics.montana.edu or mckenzie-at-solar.physics.montana.edu.

Abstracts

SPD members are permitted up to 5 abstracts. Non-members may submit 1 abstract. There is a $45 fee for each abstract, payable on the submission site.

The abstract submission deadline has passed.

Organizers

Scientific Organizing Committee: Leon Golub (Chair), Terry Forbes, Neal Hurlburt, Terry Kucera, Dana Longcope

Local Organizing Committee: David McKenzie, Dana Longcope, Toni Lee

Calendar

  • Deadline for Studentship applications: April 15
  • End of Early Registration, and Abstract Submission deadline: May 03
    NOTE: There will be NO Late Abstracts accepted after May 03.
  • Start of Standard Registration: May 04
  • Hotel reservation deadline: June 01
  • End of Standard Registration. Last day to cancel your registration: June 28
  • On-site registration is available: July 07-11

Events

The detailed scientific program will be announced after abstracts are received and sorted, in the latter half of May. Some items of note:

  • Student Reception: Sunday evening, July 07
  • Welcome Reception: Sunday evening, July 07
  • Public Lecture: Monday evening, July 08
  • Agency Town Hall Lunch: Tuesday, July 09
  • SPD Business Meeting: Tuesday evening, July 09
  • SPD Banquet: Wednesday evening, July 10. Tickets are $65 ($40 for students)
  • Science talks and posters begin Monday morning, July 08, and run through Thursday, July 11.
  • E/PO workshop for scientists: Friday morning, July 12.

Getting to Bozeman and MSU

Bozeman is a university town in the State of Montana and situated amidst the Rocky Mountains in the northwestern part of the United States. Bozeman is connected by air to major airline hubs such as Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Minneapolis. The airlines that serve Bozeman include United, Delta, Alaska, and their partner airlines. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport code is BZN. The airport is about 10 miles (typically 20 minutes drive) from the heart of the town. Airport shuttle service (All Valley Cabs, Phone: 406-388-9999) and car rentals are available at the airport; prior reservations are strongly recommended.

Other nearby airports are Billings (about 140 miles, 2 hours drive) and Butte (87 miles, 1 hour and 15 minutes drive); no shuttle service is available from these nearby towns to Bozeman and one has to make their own arrangements, for example, a rented car. From a logistic point of view, flying into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is the most sensible choice.

Public transportation in Bozeman consists of a free bus service linking parts of the city: http://www.streamlinebus.com.

Shuttle service has been arranged between the hotels designated below and MSU campus for each day of the meeting.

Alternatively, the LOC will provide MSU parking tags for meeting attendees who choose to rent cars. Just let us know when you check in at the meeting.

Weather: Summertime in Bozeman is beautiful with occasional surprises such as a snowstorm (although chances of that happening are about the same as running into a grizzly bear in the middle of town). Typical temperature (high-low) ranges between 83F - 50F (28C - 10C). For updated weather information refer to this web page. (http://www.wunderground.com/US/MT/Bozeman.html)

Lodging

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at three Bozeman hotels. A shuttle will run between these hotels and the SPD meeting throughout each meeting day. Be sure to mention AAS-SPD when making your reservation.

Best Western PLUS Grantree
Ph: 800-780-7234
URL: http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/MT/Bozeman-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-GranTree-Inn/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=27064&group=&srcPage=SelectHotel&isMapOpen=false&selectedHotels=
Please refer to contract #806281.
Holiday Inn
Ph: 888-465-4329
URL: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/bozeman/bznmt/hoteldetail
Comfort Inn
Ph: 406-587-2322
URL: http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bozeman-montana-MT029

Please note that the hotels will release these rooms after June 01

Public Event

Lecture for the public, "Our Explosive Sun", by Dr. Tom Berger of the National Solar Observatory. Monday night, July 08, 7:00pm

Things to Do

  • Museum of the Rockies
  • Music on Main, Thursday 6:30-8:30
  • Free Friday Night at the Children's Museum, Friday 5:00-8:00
  • Art Walk, Friday 6:00-8:00
  • A list of day hikes can be provided, from very easy to very strenuous.
  • Lots of opportunities for guided trout fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking. LOC can provide suggestions.
  • Yellowstone National Park is just 90 minutes away by car, a very beautiful drive.