Abstracts must be received by Saturday, April 1st, 2000.
Completed Papers must be received by Monday, May 15, 2000.

Paper Application Form
The Paper Application Form may be downloaded from the IPS2000 website in PostScript and Acrobat (version 4) (.pdf) format.

Format
Submissions must be typed, and in English. Use a word processing software with minimal formatting. Text for Abstracts may be submitted in three ways:

Web-based form: This is the preferred method suggested by the Papers Committee. The electronic form can be found on the IPS 2000 website at URL
http://www.planetarium.montreal.qc.ca/IPS2000/paper_form.html
If using this procedure, it is unnecessary to send the Paper Application Form.

E-mail: The abstract can be e-mailed either as an attached document (MIME protocol) or as plain text in the body of the message. Send to:
info@planetarium.montreal.qc.ca
If using this procedure, please complete and fax or mail the Paper Application Form at the address below.

3.5" Disk (MacOS or DOS): Every disk must be accompanied by a hard copy of your abstract as well as the completed Paper Application Form. Mail to:

IPS 2000 Papers Committee
Planétarium de Montréal
1000, rue Saint-Jacques
Montréal QC H3C 1G7
Canada
Fax: +1 514 872-8102

Header Information
Header information for abstracts submitted by e-mail or on disk MUST include, in the following order:
Title of paper - Author name(s) - Institution / Affiliation - Address - E-mail - Abstract.

Format
Completed Papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Submissions must be typed, and in English. Use a word processing software with minimal formatting. Text for Completed Papers may be submitted in two ways:

E-mail: This is the preferred method suggested by the Papers Committee. The Completed Paper can be e-mailed either as an attached document (MIME protocol) or as plain text in the body of the message. Send to:
info@planetarium.montreal.qc.ca
As a precaution, a hard copy should be faxed or mailed at the address below.

3.5" Disk (MacOS or DOS): Every disk must be accompanied with a hard copy of your Paper. Mail to:

IPS 2000 Papers Committee,
Planétarium de Montréal,
1000, rue Saint-Jacques,
Montréal QC  H3C 1G7
Canada

Simple tables may be included as part of the word processing document. More complex layouts should be handled either as computer-based artwork or sent as camera-ready hard copy.

Oral presentations
The "classic". Ten (10) minute long presentations followed by a 3 minute question period. Should be aimed at the largest audience possible.

Poster Papers
The best presentation method for a one-on-one or for a small group presentation. Participants can appreciate your work in detail and meet you personally. Posters will be displayed for a minimum of two days. There will be a special, unparalleled session devoted exclusively to poster papers. Maximum surface allowed is 1m X 1m.

Workshops
"Meet the experts" sessions, ideally with active participation from all attendees. Up to 75 minutes long. Here is a preliminary list of topics to be presented:

• Hands-On Astrophysics
• Astronomical resources (Internet, Professional Astronomers, etc.)
• Scriptwriting and show production techniques
• Hands-on activities in astronomy
• Outreach programs

• How to keep the dome open
• The role of professional astronomers in the Planetarium
• Forming partnerships in astronomy education
• A Planetarium for all: reaching underserved groups
• Is the Planetarium a Museum?
• General Planetarium maintenance
• The role of the artist in the Planetarium
• Planetarium education vs entertainment: The mini-wheats® debate
• The future of Planetariums: Where do we go from here?
• Pseudoscience in the Planetarium: Where do we stand?

• Full-dome videos: Trends and fashion
• Education vs misconception in astronomy
• How do children learn? The impact of education research in the Planetarium