IMPORTANT DATES

October 14, 2016
Deadline for registering in advance of the symposium

October 24–28, 2016
Eighth Huntsville Gamma-Ray Burst Symposium

 

The Eighth Huntsville Gamma-Ray Burst Symposium


Logistical Information

The Eighth Huntsville Gamma-Ray Burst Symposium will be held October 24–28, 2016 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Meeting Venue


The Westin Huntsville
6800 Governors West, NW, Huntsville, AL, 35806

Transportation Options: http://www.westinhuntsville.com/en/hoteltransportation

Driving Directions: http://www.westinhuntsville.com/drivingdirections

Reservations


A block of rooms with a group rate of $134 is available at The Westin Huntsville with a limited number of rooms available at government per diem (currently $89).  This rate will be available until 5:00 p.m. CDT September 23, 2016. 

Follow the link below to book your room at the $134 rate:
8th Huntsville Gamma Ray Burst Symposium  (OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser) https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/GammaRayOct2016

Follow the link below to book your room at the current government per diem rate:
8th Huntsville Gamma Ray Burst Symposium Per Diem (OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser) https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/GammaRayOct

The Huntsville Area


The Westin Huntsville is located in the Bridge Street Town Centre with numerous shopping and dining options:  http://www.westinhuntsville.com/bridge-street-town-centre-hotel

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: http://rocketcenter.com/

Burritt on the Mountain: http://www.burrittonthemountain.com/about-us/what-is-burritt

Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment: http://www.lowemill.net/

More things to do: http://www.westinhuntsville.com/things-to-do-in-huntsville

 

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