Brand-new Bootes International Star Party!
The Fourth Bootes International Star Party will be hosted by Chinese Bootes Astronomy Website and Dalian Astronomy Popularization Association, and supported by by “ Sky & Telescope ” magazine in America. The holding date starts from May 1st,ends on May 5th, and the holding place is Keshiketengqi Dalinuoer( Dali Lake), which is situated to the northwest of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia. It is a national nature preserve. It is recommended by “China National Geography” magazine, which will also go hand in hand with Da Li Lake National Nature Preserve. The party will bring the attendees the unprecedented feeling of returning back to nature. You’ll also enjoy the genuine happiness of prairie at the same time. Are you a beginner? Are you in need of equipment and facilities? Don’t be afraid. Our star party has already prepared all these for you!
Dali Lake is situated in the famous prairie Gonggeer, which lies 320 kilometers to
the northwest of Chifeng. Away from the disturbance of city lights, it is the
best place for Amateur Astronomers to photograph. While you are taking pictures of the starry sky , you can enjoy the view of hundreds of thousands of swans and over 160 rare birds paddling by the broad lakeside. You can also go fishing . There are various kinds of fishes in the lake. Horse riding, visiting wind power plants will make your tour worthwhile.
The procedures of application:
The application date starts from March 13th to April 16th, the latter is the deadline date. Please fill up the following items in your E-mail (group application should fill the name of the members one by one) .
Name:
Sex (Male or Female):
Age:
Unite or School:
ID Card Number:
Tel:
Address:
Zip Code:
Equipment You Bringing:
E-mail:
QQ&MSN:
The specific time of train ticket or the flight:
Group Members Or Not(If you are in a group, please fill up the number of the group member and the name of the leader):
0ther Request:
Please fill in the above items carefully.
Please send your E-mail to rjxie@vip.sina.com, and make sure to annotate “Bootes Application” in the topic of your E-mail.
The cost of the party is 900 yuan, which includes the 4 days’ meals (11meals in total), the lodging , traveling the 320 kilometers between Chifeng and Dali Lake, the admission ticket and sightseeing.
All the attendees will be arranged to live in two-person standard room.
Please send the earnest money of 300 yuan with your application letter. ( the earnest money will not be returned if you do not come.)
After you send the earnest money, please immediately E-mail to rjxie@vip.sina.com, so that we can confirm. You can also send mobile phone message to 13810260295.
The remaining 600yuan is to be handed in when you register.
Remittance Address:
1.Post Office:
To: Xie Renjiang Room203, Building No.5, Court No.8 of West Street, VeiGong Court, JianGou Men, West City Region Beijing. 100005
2. Bank Remittance or Transfer Account
Account Opening Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Beijing Branch Chengfu Road Agency
Account:Xie Renjiang
Account Number: 9558 8002 0014 2594213
Schedule for the 4rd Booles Star Party
May 1st
13:00——18:00 Checking in for the people who attend the party (Accommodation: Xintaihe Hotel, 100 meters away from Chifeng railway station)
18:30——21:30 Free exchange
22:00 Taking a rest
May 2nd
7:00——8:00 Breakfast
8:00——12:00 Leaving for Dali Lake
12:00——13:00 Accommodationali Hotel
13:00——14:00 Lunch
14:30——16:00 Taking a rest
16:30——17:00 Opening Ceremony
17:10——18:00 Astronomical Lecture by Chen Peikun
18:10——19:10 Supper
19:20——23:00 Outdoor Observing
23:30 Taking a rest
May 5th
8:00——9:00 Breakfast
9:00——12:00 Free exchange
12:00——13:00 Lunch
13:00——13:30 Taking Group Photo
13:40——14:30 Astronomical Lecture by Astronomer from Malaysia
14:40——15:30 Astronomical Lecture by Astronomer from Hongkong
15:40——17:30 Astronomical Equipment Exchanging Activities and Free exchange
17:40——18:40 Supper
18:50——23:00 Outdoor Observing and Picture-taking
23:30 Taking a rest
May 4th
8:00——9:00 Breakfast
9:00——12:00 Free exchange
12:00——13:00 Lunch
13:00——16:00 Visiting(Horse riding, Visiting Environment Education Center etc)
16:00——16:50 Astronomical Lecture by China astronomical Amateur
17:00——17:50 Free exchange
18:00——19:00 Dinner
19:10——20:40 Needfire Party
21:00——23:00 Outdoor Observing and Picture-taking
23:30 Taking a rest
May 5th
8:00——9:00 Breakfast
9:20——9:50 Closing Ceremony
10:00——10:50 Astronomical Lecture
11:00——12:00 Lunch
12:20——16:20 Leaving for Chifeng
Name List of the Organizing Committee of the 4th Bootes International Star Party in 2006.
Director: Xie Renjiang
Committee Member: Ma Jin, Jin Lin, Yue Bin, Zhang Guangbin, Wu Liubin.
At present, we recruit volunteers who take the responsibility to help the organizing committee to coordinate and organize this conference.
The willing please send email to rjxie@vip.sina.com.
The party especially arranged the service of helping attendees buy returning flight and train ticket.
We try our best to reduce your trouble back at home.
The specific schedule of the party may be coordinated ,please pay more attention to our forum.
Thank you for your participation!
Any question please call: 13810260295 |