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First Announcement
(Issue April 1, 2009)

In October 1997, astronomers from around the world attended the first Solar Analogs workshop at Lowell. Invited talks covered all aspects of the solar-stellar connection, and the working groups settled on 18 Sco as the then best solar twin. Much has transpired since then, and with Cycle 24 finally seeming to be sputtering into gear and many interesting new results appearing, it seemed timely to revisit the state of the art in a dedicated meeting. So, in fall 2008 we began planning Solar Analogs II, and registration is now open. Topics will proceed from broad overviews of solar and stellar activity to discussions of solar-stellar variations, solar and stellar grand minima, and the effects of variability on both Earth and exoplanet climate and environments. Already a number of very interesting talks are lined up, and after each talk, we will allow extended time for discussion and questions, in the spirit of the first Solar Analogs workshop. Extended breaks and poster viewing will allow ample time for informal discussions as well.

All contributors will be encouraged to send electronic versions of the presentations for inclusion in an online proceedings, as well as a short summary of their presentation to include on its web page. The proceedings will also include transcripts of the discussions.

We will strive to throw a fun and stimulating event for all our guests. The workshop will occur over the fall equinox, one of the most beautiful times of year to visit the high country of northern Arizona. Please consider joining us for some excellent science, good company, and enjoyable surroundings.

Learn more and register at the workshop Web site:
http://www.lowell.edu/workshops/SolarAnalogsII/index.php

Please feel free to share this announcement with colleagues you think would find this meeting interesting.

Best regards,

Jeffrey Hall
Sydney Barnes
Wes Lockwood
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff, AZ