American Astronomical Society
Division on Dynamical Astronomy
Mt. Hood, Oregon
6 - 10 May 2012

The annual DDA Meeting brings together top researchers in astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and astrodynamics for in-depth and stimulating discussions and talks on all aspects of dynamics in the space sciences. The DDA meeting features invited talks on a range of topics, contributed talks (with no parallel sessions), and posters that can be displayed throughout the entire meeting.

Sponsors: Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research, Celestial and Spaceflight Mechanics Laboratory

Press Contact: Rick Fienberg

Transportation Wayne Hayes has set up lists of people interestin in carpooling to or room-sharing at the Mt. Hood Meeting. E-mail him to be added. Al Harris reports that the room block at Timberline is closed, and also filled. The next best hotel lodging I have located is Best Western Mt. Hood. This URL takes you directly to the Best Western reservation page for that property As of April 23, they have rooms available at $109/night. The town of Government Camp, where it is located, is ~5 miles from the Lodge, so a car or carpooling will be needed. There are a number of other lodgings in Government Camp, Deadlines Student stipend applications: Midnight EST, Friday, March 9, 2012 (UT-5:00) Abstracts: 11:59 PM EDT, Monday, March 26, 2012 (UT-4:00) To give a presentation at the Mt. Hood Meeting, you must submit an abstract (300 word limit) through the AAS/OASIS abstract form. You may present two papers as long as one is oral and the other is a poster. Submit the abstract(s) to AAS through this web page. Click on "Access DDA abstract form". Posters should be less than 48 inches x 32 inches Early Online Registration: 11:59 PM EDT, Friday, April 6, 2012 (UT-4:00) Press Registration: Email Debbie Kovalsky DDA Members: $375 early, $400 late/on-site students and emeritus members $275 early, $300 late/on-site non-members: $400 early, $425 late/on-site Conference Banquet on Tuesday, May 8: $65 per person Click here to find out how to register. See who else has registered.

Hotel registration at our discounted rate: 11:59 PM EDT, Friday, April 6, 2012 (UT - 4:00) *FILLED* (see above)
(Discounted rooms available for the evenings of Sunday May 6 through Thursday May 10.)
Discounted Room Rates:

Chalet Room	$85.00 (plus 7% county tax)
Twin Room	$105.00 (plus 7% county tax)
Queen/Twin Rooms	$134.00 (plus 7% county tax)

To access these special rates call the Timberline Lodge at 1-800-547-1406 (between 9-5 PDT) and refer to the "American Astronomical Society".