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

美国天文学家参加国际天文学联盟(IAU)的会议是很重要的。超过四分之一的美国活跃研究天文学家正在与外国科学家合作开展项目。美国天文学家经常使用几台具有独特能力的大型外国仪器。最大和最重要的国际会议是国际天文学联盟大会。与许多其他国际科学联盟不同，IAU强调科学会议和研究成果的展示。为了美国天文学的持续健康，美国科学家能够参加这些会议是很重要的。IAU每3年召开一次会议。国际天文学联盟大会将于1991年7月23日至8月1日在阿根廷首都布宜诺斯艾利斯举行。美国天文学会(AAS)将为参加IAU大会及其相关会议的旅费组织一项赠款计划。AAS将接受前往联合国大会的旅行申请，奖项将由美国IAU全国委员会挑选的遴选委员会决定。旅行补助计划将由美国科学促进会在其会议上进行宣传，并通过在美国科学促进会通讯中的持续公告进行宣传。

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.