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China-Chile Joint Center for Astronomy (CCJCA) is one of the overseas projects initialed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop cooperation in science and technology with other countries. In February 2013, CCJCA was inaugurated in National Astronomical Observatory. The center serves to be a platform for collaboration in astronomical research and related technology with South America countries. The center will establish international scientific research teams and joint research programs engaging in astronomical science and technology frontiers. CCJCA headquarter is expected to start its formal operation in this summer in a temporary office in Santiago de Chile.

In order to promote the communication and collaboration between astronomy communities of Chile and Chile, the 3rd China-Chile workshop will be held in Vina del Mar on Sep. 9 – 11, 2013.

Vina del Mar is a Pacific coast city in Chile .Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. Vina del Mar is a Chilean Municipality located in the Valparaiso Region with a population of 286,931. It is Chile’s fourth largest city. Known as “The Garden City”.

CCJCA sincerely invite interested participants to join in the workshop and appreciate your contribution of talks. Please fill in the early registration form and send to us before 5th July.

Organization & Logistics

1. SOC & LOC(to be confirmed)
2. Organizers：CCJCA & SOCHIAS
3. Dates: Sep. 9 – 11, 2103 (registration on Sep. 8, 2013)
4. Location: Vina del Mar, chile ( exact venue to be confirmed)
5. Financial support: Limited amount of funding to cover travel and lodging for qualified astronomers in their early career stage are available for application. Please indicate whether to apply for financial support and submit a brief statement of application (not more than 500 words) attached to your early registration form.
6. Dead Line of Early Registration: 5th July, 2013