Biennial History of
Astronomy Workshops at the University of Notre Dame
ND VIII
Eighth Biennial
History of Astronomy Workshop
Notre Dame, Indiana
July 25 – 29, 2007
Proposals are invited
for organized sessions, work-in-progress papers and poster papers.
This year the
workshopÕs principal focus is the history of telescopes, although proposals in
all areas of the history of astronomy are welcomed. The Biennial History of
Astronomy Workshop typically attracts 60–65 scholars interested in the
history of astronomy. The workshop
will include a day at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago where participants will
have the opportunity to view the collection, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and
attend a plenary session. This
yearÕs invited speaker will be Albert Van Helden, Professor of Science and
Astronomy at the Institute for the History and Foundations of Science,
University of Utrecht.
Call for Papers and
Submission Instructions
Please
send questions to Matt Dowd, mdowd1@nd.edu
Paper
proposals should be sent via email to histast@nd.edu
Workshop
Chairs: Matt Dowd, mdowd1@nd.edu; Marv Bolt, mbolt@adlernet.org; David DeVorkin, DeVorkinD@si.edu
Local
Organizer: Christina
Turner, cturner2@nd.edu
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