Solar Analogs:
Characteristics and Optimum Candidates

Proceedings of
The Second Annual Lowell Observatory Fall Workshop
October 5-7, 1997

Edited by Jeffrey C. Hall, Lowell Observatory

INTRODUCTION

INVITED TALKS
- Karen L. Harvey (Solar Physics Research Corporation)
  - The Solar Activity Cycle and Sun-as-a-Star Variability in the Visible and Infrared
  - Discussion following Karen Harvey's talk
  - klh.tar.Z, 3.4 MB [klh1.ps 5.3 MB; klh2.ps 8.1 MB; klh3.ps 6.9 MB]
- Gary J. Rottman (University of Colorado)
- David R. Soderblom (Space Telescope Science Institute)
  - Solar-Type Stars: Basic Information on Their Classification and Characterization
  - Discussion following David Soderblom's talk
  - drs.tar.Z, 4.0 MB [drs1.ps 5.6 MB; drs2.ps 9.5 MB; drs3.ps 6.7 MB]
- Edward F. Guinan (Villanova University)
- Mark S. Giampapa (National Solar Observatory / Kitt Peak)
- Richard R. Radick (Air Force Research Laboratory)
- Irina N. Glushneva (Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University)
- Giusa Cayrel de Strobel (Observatoire de Paris-Meudon)
  - HIPPARCOS Results for Solar Analogs
  - Discussion following Giusa Cayrel's talk
  - gcds.ps.Z, 202 KB [gcds.ps 516 KB]

CONTRIBUTED POSTERS
- O. R. White (HAO), W. Mende (Free Univ., Berlin), & D. V. Hoyt (STX/Hughes)
  - Secular Change in the Quiet Sun Component of the Total Solar Irradiance at Solar Minimum
  - orw.ps.Z, 15 KB [orw.ps 26 KB]
- William C. Livingston (NSO), L. Wallace (KPNO)), & O. R. White (HAO)
  - Spectrum Line Strength Variability, Sun-As-A-Star
  - wcl.ps.Z, 323 KB [wcl.ps 899 KB]
- L. N. Knyazeva & A. V. Kharitonov (Fessenkov Astrophysical Institute)
  - The Sun on Two-Color Diagrams in Different Photometric Systems
  - lnk.ps.Z, 20 KB [lnk.ps 34 KB]
- K. A. Burlov-Vasiljev, Yu. B. Matvejev, & I. E. Vasiljeva (Main Astronomical Obs., Ukraine)
  - Results of the Solar Disk-center Spectral Intensity Measurements in the Range 310-1070 nm
  - kabv.ps.Z, 66 KB [kabv.ps 142 KB]
- Derek L. Buzasi (Valdosta State University)
  - Rotating Solar Analogs: How Close is Good Enough?
  - dlb.ps.Z, 49 KB [dlb.ps 94 KB]
- Gustavo F. Porto de Mello (Univ. Federal do Rio de Janeiro) & Licio da Silva (CNPq/Observatorio Nacional/Brazil)
  - HR 6060: The Closest Ever Solar Twin?
  - gfpdm.ps.Z, 121 KB [gfpdm.ps 343 KB]
- Tony Farnham & David Schleicher (Lowell Observatory) &
  - Narrowband Photometry of Solar Analogs in the Near Ultraviolet
  - tf.ps.Z, 121 KB [tf.ps 343 KB]
- Jeffrey C. Hall (Lowell Observatory)
  - Composite Spectral Indices: A New Method for the Interpretation of Activity in the Sun and Solar Analogs
  - jch.ps.Z, 128 KB [jch.ps 736 KB]
- A. V. Kharitonov (Fessenkov Astrophysical Institute) & A. V. Mironov (Sternberg Astronomical Institute)
  - Selection of Solar Analogs on the basis of Various Color Indices
  - avk.ps.Z, 32 KB [avk.ps 57 KB]
- Benjamin J. Taylor (Brigham Young University)
  - Beyond Solar Twins
  - bjt.ps.Z, 75 KB [bjt.ps 2.65 MB]

PANEL SESSION
- Thomas R. Ayres (University of Colorado)
  - Why Solar Analogs?
  - tra.ps.Z, 120 KB [tra.ps 1.23 MB]
- Derek L. Buzasi (Valdosta State University)
  - All Parameters are Equal, but Some Parameters are More Equal Than Others
  - dlb.ps.Z, 33 KB [dlb.ps 62 KB]
- Robert F. Garrison (University of Toronto)
  - On the Difficulty of Observing the Sun as a Star
  - rfg.ps.Z, 21 KB [rfg.ps 32 KB]
- Richard A. Wade (Pennsylvania State University)
  - Who's the Customer?
  - raw.ps.Z, 18 KB [raw.ps 32 KB]
- Panel Discussion
  - Discussion following panelists' presentations
  - panel-d.ps.Z, 32 KB [panel-d.ps 63 KB]

WORKING GROUPS AND PLENARY SESSION

The Top 10 Quotations Overheard at the Solar Analogs Workshop

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Solar Analogs:Characteristics and Optimum Candidates

Proceedings of The Second Annual Lowell Observatory Fall Workshop October 5-7, 1997

Edited by Jeffrey C. Hall, Lowell Observatory

Solar Analogs:
Characteristics and Optimum Candidates

Proceedings of
The Second Annual Lowell Observatory Fall Workshop
October 5-7, 1997