The Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Dedication Ceremony for this new facility for astronomical research
Saturday, April 17, 2004
Cerro Pachón, Chile
Important Note All Guests will be transported to the Dedication Ceremony on Cerro Pachón by Specially Chartered Bus.
No private vehicles are permitted on the mountainThe majority of Guests Should assemble at the Hotel Carrera to board their assigned busses.
However, those staying at the Hotel Costa Real should board their assigned bus at that hotelPlease be at the designated assembly point by 08:45 sharp Click here to view your bus assignment.
The event will be marked by a tour of the SOAR facility and a brief ceremony to be held on Cerro Pachón, followed by a reception and dinner at the Hotel Carrera, La Serena in the evening. Symbolically, the date chosen for this event is the sixth anniversary of the ground breaking ceremony which celebrated the start of the SOAR construction effort.
Participation is by invitation only. Guests are asked to kindly confirm their participation by filling out the online registration form by 15th March at the latest.
Guests may obtain full details of the event and logistical information by following the links below:
Travel information
Hotel information
General Information
Logistics and Transport on the day of the Ceremony
Program for Dedication Events
Registered ParticipantsMaterial for partners (restricted access)
