Support for Participation in the International Astronomical Union for U.S. Participants in the 1991 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), July 1991

美国天文学家参加联合国 国际天文学联合会（IAU）是重要的。 超过一个- 美国四分之一的活跃研究天文学家正在进行 与外国科学家合作。 几家大型 具有独特能力的外国仪器通常 美国天文学家使用的。 最大和最重要的 国际会议是IAU大会。 不像 国际天文学联合会强调， 科学会议和介绍研究成果。 是 对美国天文学的持续健康发展至关重要， 美国科学家可以参加这些会议。 的 IAU每三年举行一次会议。 国际天文学联盟大会将于 1991年7月23日至8月1日，阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯。 美国天文学会（AAS）将组织一个项目， 出席天文学联盟大会及其 相关会议。 前往大会的申请 大会将接受由AAS，并将决定奖项 由美国国家选举委员会选出， IAU。 旅行补助金计划将由AAS公布 在其会议上，并通过AAS的持续公告， 简讯.

Participation by U.S. astronomers in the meetings of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is important. Over one- quarter of the active U.S. research astronomers are working on projects in collaboration with foreign scientists. Several large foreign instruments which have unique capabilities are routinely used by U.S. astronomers. The largest and most important international meeting is the General Assembly of the IAU. Unlike many other international scientific unions, the IAU emphasizes scientific sessions and presentation of research results. It is important for the continued health of astronomy in the U.S. that American scientists be able to participate in these meetings. The IAU meets every 3 years. The IAU General Assembly will meet in Buenos Aires, Argentina July 23 to August 1, 1991. The American Astronomical Society (AAS) will organize a program of grants for travel to attend the IAU General Assembly and its associated meetings. Applications for travel to the General Assembly will be accepted by the AAS, and awards will be decided by a selection committee chosen by the U.S. National Committee for the IAU. The travel grant program will be publicized by the AAS at its meetings and through continuing announcements in the AAS Newsletter.