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The 11^th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM2011) will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from July 26-29, 2011, continuing on from the successful 10^th APRIM held in Yunnan, PRC in 2008. The principal aim of the conference is to provide a forum for the expanding astronomy research community. In view of the extensive scientific and technical development in astronomy now occuring at the observatories all over the world, APRIM2011 will be an important forum to encourage collaborations among groups working in different countries in the region.

As with APRIM2008, astronomers from all over the world are welcome to contribute to all sessions of the meeting. Participation of young astronomers and students is strongly encouraged.A special session focusing on astronomy education, outreach and popularization of astronomy will also be arranged. High school students, teachers, amateurs and general educators are welcome to participate.

A full-day excursion to the Thai National Observatory, home of the 2.4-m optical telescope and to the Princess Sirindhorn Neutron Monitor in Doi Inthanon National Park, will be arranged as part of the conference programme.

A joint event, Astro-Expo 2011, to commemorate His Majesty the King's 84th Birthday in the year 2011, will also be organized. Exhibitors (Astronomical institutions, observatories, scientific instrument and publishers) from local and overseas are invited.

Email: aprim2011_at_narit.or.th

Website: http://www.narit.or.th/aprim2011

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