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Solarigraphy combines art, photography and science to produce unique images of the sky. To explore this unusal method of astrophotography, we invite scientists, photographers, artists and teachers to discuss all aspects of the process in June 2023 at the Ondřejov Observatory. Anyone is welcome no matter their level of experience.

The aim of the meeting is to discuss all aspects of solarigraphy: from its roots in conceptual art and astronomy, through photographic chemical processes, different techniques and camera types, to legal aspects and the use of the solarigraphy in education and public outreach. We will also discuss more general aspects of the overlap between science and art, and exhibitions of soligraphic photographs will be presented.

The format of this event will be similar to that of the meeting held in 2021. The official languages will be Czech and English.

Poster design by Anna Betlejewska (Instagram).

Important dates

21^st March 2023 : Registration opens
21^st April 2023 : Abstract submission deadline
8^th May 2023 : Registration deadline
~22^nd May 2023 : Program finalised
8^th – 10^th June 2023 : The meeting

Abstract Submission and Registration

Whether you intend to give a presentation or just meet other solarigraphers, please use the following registration form to indicate your attendence. The registation fee for the meeting is 800 CZK. This covers three breakfasts (8-10^th June), two lunches (8-9^th June,) coffee breaks, accomodation and social events. The fee should be paid by cash at the start of the meeting.

The registration form is available here.

Venue and Logistics

The meeting will take place in the solar department of the Ondřejov Observatory, Czech Republic. The contact details for the Observatory are :

Astronomický ústav AV ČR
Fričova 298
251 65 Ondřejov

More information about reaching the Observatory can be found here. You can also find us with mapy.cz and Google maps.

Accomodation : We have a limited number of rooms available on-site for participants. Please indicate your preference for this in the registration form.

Meals : Breakfast (8-10^th June) and lunch (8-9^th June) will be provided as part of the meeting, as well as tea and coffee breaks throughout the day. Dinner arrangements will vary from day to day, please see the program.

Remote participation : While some invited speakers will present via Zoom, this is intended primarily as an in-person meeting.

Exhibitions : The meeting will feature the opening of a post-contest solarigraphy exhibition. We will also display images from the exhibition "Written in Wroclaw".

Program

Full details of the program and social events will be announced here shortly after registration is completed. The basic schedule is as follows :

Wednesday 7th June

6pm onwards	Informal dinner for any early arrivals

Thursday 8th June

9:00 am	Welcome and presentations
10:30 am	Coffee break
11:00 am	Presentations
12:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm	Presentations
3:00 pm	Coffee break
3:30 pm	Presentations
6:00 pm	Social event

Friday 9th June

9:00 am	Presentations
10:30 am	Coffee break
11:00 am	Presentations
12:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm	Afternoon social event
8:00 pm	Close of events

Saturday 10th June

9:00 am	Presentations
10:30 am	Coffee break
11:00 am	Presentations
12:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm	Presentations
3:00 pm	Coffee break
3:30 pm	Presentations
6:00 pm	Dinner

Sunday 11th June

9:00 am onwards	Check-out from accomodation, end of meeting

About the Organisers

Ondřejov Observatory is the headquarters of the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. More details can be found on our webpage.

This meeting is a collaboration between the Astronomical Institute and the solar branch of the Czech Astronomical Society, details here.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact any of the Local Organising Committe members :

Maciej Zapiór (Polish) : zapior.maciek <at> gmail.com
Wenjuan Liu (Chinese) : wenjuan.liu <at> asu.cas.cz
Artem Koval (Ukrainian) : artem.koval <at> asu.cas.cz
Bozena Solarova (Czech) : bozena.solarova <at> asu.cas.cz
Rhys Taylor (English) : rhys.taylor <at> asu.cas.cz