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合会（IAU）的会议很重要。超过四分之一的活跃的美国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一些具有独特功能的大型外国仪器。最大和最重要的国际会议是国际天文学联合会大会。与许多其他国际科学联合会不同，国际天文学联合会强调科学会议和研究成果的展示。美国科学家能够参加这些会议，对美国天文学的持续健康发展至关重要。IAU每三年召开一次会议。国际天文学联合会大会将于1991年7月23日至8月1日在阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯召开。美国天文学会（AAS）将组织一项旅行资助计划，用于参加国际天文学联合会大会及其相关会议。参加大会的旅行申请将由AAS接受，奖项将由美国国际天文学联合会全国委员会选出的评选委员会决定。旅行补助计划将由AAS在其会议上公布，并通过AAS通讯的持续公告。

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.