Cool Stars, Stellar Systems and the Sun 13

Cool Stars, Stellar Systems and the Sun 13

Science
Announcements
Abstract submission - closed as of June 15
Program (UPDATED)
   - Program schedule
   - Splinter sessions
   - List of participants (a correct list will be included in the proceedings and maybe here)
   - Invited speakers
   - Submitted abstracts
   - Submitted abstracts on one page
   - Presentation Information
Proceedings
   - Instructions for authors (NEW)
   - Local copy of the LaTeX files (NEW)
SOC

Logistics
Presentation Information
Pre-Registration (it's over)
Registration (it's over)
Venue
Travel Information
Accommodations
Local Information
LOC

Misc
Photos from the conference (NEW)

Application form for CS14 - it's decided - it will be in Pasadena !

Our co-host and sponsors
Social Program
Links
Contact

Local information

Detailed Travel information can be found on our separate page.

A detailed description of the venue is on its separate page as well.

General Information about Hamburg in much more depth is provided by e.g.

Location, maps and getting around

a PostScript map of the venue and its vicinity (by us)
Schematic venue Map (by CCH)
Map of Hamburg (by the city of Hamburg)
Map of Hamburg (by Stadtplandiesnt)
Another Map by the city of Hamburg

Public transportation in Hamburg will be free for registered participants during the meeting. Using public transportation is very easy and very common in Hamburg (and Germany). Since you will have a valid ticket, just be sure to cary it with you and get on and off the busses or metros as you like. Your hotel can point you to the next metro station or bus stop or you can find all details about timetables on the homepage of the "HVV".

Weather and climate

Weather in Germany is somewhat unpredictable. However, we usually do enjoy periods of warm weather during the summer months. July is one of the warmest with average maximum temperatures of 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). The overall average temperature is 17 degrees Celsius (63 degrees Fahrenheit) and the record high 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). In Hamburg it also happens to be one of the months with the most rainfall and a rainy week cannot be excluded. Anyway, the weather in Hamburg can change rapidly, so be prepared for a range of weather conditions. Also note, at a latitude of 53^° N nights in July are very short.

Weather forecast (in English)
Weather forecast (in German)
All the details about Hamburg's weather.

Changing Money, Currency and Tipping

The currency in Germany is the EURO. There are currency exchange facilities (banks and ATMs) in the city center. Withdrawals from ATMs will usually give you a better exchange rate than banks. Only the bigger restaurants and department stores accept credit cards. For small shops and charges be prepared to carry small amounts of cash.
Exchange rates :

In restaurants, service is always included, therefore, tipping is much less than in the US. Rounding up to the next euro is usually a good strategy. For large bills add another euro.

Electrical devices

In Germany the voltage is 220V/50Hz. Check your equipment if it can handle that. Some laptops can actually handle 110-240V/50-60Hz.
The plug system used in Germany consists of "Type C" (=Europlug) and "Type F" plugs. See a comparison chart for details.

Last modified: Tuesday, 22-Jun-2004 19:03:54 CEST | Comments or problems to A. Schweitzer