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Planetary Systems beyond the Main Sequence


11 - 14 August 2010, Bamberg, Germany



3rd Announcement

(also available as PDF)

Dear participant,

the meeting on Planetary Systems Beyond the Main Sequence is coming up soon and it is time to provide you with more details.

We urge you to go to the webpage to register for the social events.

Important: deadline: July 16, 2010


  1. The programme has been set-up:
    43 talks have been accepted and are scheduled.
    8 contributions have been accepted as posters.
    Late poster contribution can still be submitted until Juli 30th.

  2. Social Events:
    • Reception by the City of Bamberg (free)
      Wednesday, August 11 at 18:00
      The mayor of Bamberg, Mr. Werner Hipelius, will welcome the participants of the workshop in the 16th century Geyerswoerth Palace

    • Conference dinner
      Thursday, August 12 at 19:30
      On top of the highest hill of Bamberg the conference dinner will be served by the renowned Restaurant Altenburg in the historic Knights' Hall of the 12th century Altenburg Castle. Transportation between conference venue and Altenburg castle will be provided. Cost of menu will be 40 Euro per person (excluding beverages). Please pay in cash at the registration desk.

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
      Saturday, August 14 at 14:30
      The old town of Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour starts at Schillerplatz (venue) and ends at Remeis Observatory just on time for the closing event of the conference.

    • Reception at the Dr. Remeis Sternwarte
      Saturday, August 14 at 16:00
      A free reception at Remeis Observatory will be offered as a closing event of the workshop. August 14 also happens to be the 70th birthday of the former retired director at Remeis Observatory, Mrs. Prof. Dr. Irmela Bues, who will be glad to welcome you at our institute and have you taste some famous Bamberg beer and snacks.

  3. Financial support:
    Unfortunately we are still unable to tell how much financial support we can provide as we still wait for the outcome of our proposal. We shall immediately contact all participants that have notified us by email about their needs, once we know how much can be allocated. We are very sorry for the delay, which is beyond our control.

We are looking forward to meet you in Bamberg.

best wishes, Ulrich Heber & Horst Drechsel