On the occasion of the 1999 total solar eclipse, taking place on August the 11th. The University of Mosul (In Iraq) organizing an astronomical & astrophysical conference and observation activities during the period 9-12 August on the below program

Main Issues:-

• Ancient Iraqi Astronomy and the contributions of Arab scientists to astronomy.

• The solar system:- motion and phenomena.

• Astronomical ephemarides:- past and present.

• Astrophysics and cosmology.

Conference Preparations:-

• Last date for receiving full papers is 1 July 1999.

• Conference fees: $ 250.00 (US), loading for 3 nights.

• Correspondence: Dr. M. B. Al-Taie, college of science, University of Mosul, Iraq.

Participants will travel to the northern part of Mosul for the solar eclipse observations. Kindly have a look at the below map. For more information, please contact JAS.