Second announcement

Dear Colleague,

we would like to draw your attention to the following announcement
(apologies if you receive more than one copy).
Please distribute to all interested colleagues.

*** The registration system has been open since October 1st, 2022. ***

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2nd announcement of International Astronomical Union Symposium 380

“Cosmic Masers: Proper Motion toward the Next-Generation Large Projects”

March 20-24, 2023, Kagoshima-city, Japan + online (hybrid mode)

https://iaus-maser2023.jp
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TOPICS:
1) Cosmic Distance Scale and the Hubble Constant
2) Black Hole Masses and the M-sigma Relation
3) Structure of the Milky Way
4) Dynamics of Formation of Massive Stars
5) Pulsation and Outflows in Evolved Stars
6) Theory of Masers and Maser Sources
7) New Projects and Future Telescopes

CONFERENCE WEB PAGE AND NEW INFORMATION SINCE THE 1ST ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Website has been significantly updated, including local information,
registration procedures and fees, a list of the review and invited
speakers, the tentative schedule, and other events. The registration
system has been open since October 1st, 2022 (see below). Further detailed
information is available at
https://iaus-maser2023.jp

REGISTRATION:
Registration, abstract submission, VISA application, and grant
application is open. Please visit the website and submit the form
by the deadlines as summarized below.
https://iaus-maser2023.jp/registration/

IMPORTANT DATE:
The schedule will be subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation.
2nd Circular (start of registration): 2022/10/01
Registration open: 2022/10/01
VISA application deadline: 2022/10/26
Early deadline (travel support, abstract): 2022/11/01
Selection of financial support: 2022 Mid Nov.
Selection for contributed talks: 2022 Mid Dec.
3rd Circular (reminder of registration, tentative program): 2022/11/28
Normal registration deadline (payment): 2023/01/10
4th Circular (final program, decision of format/site): 2023/01/17
Final Circular (detailed local information, logistics): 2023/02/28
Symposium welcoming reception and initial registration: 2023/03/19
Symposium main science sessions: 2023/03/20-24
Proceedings deadline: 2023/05/01
Proceedings publication: 2023/09/30

CONTACT:
iaus_maser2023_contact<at>ml.nao.ac.jp


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