Twelfth Annual Griffith Observer Writing Contest

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, in the interest of stimulating the flow of information between scientists, science writers, and
the public, proudly announces the sponsorship by Boeing of an annual offering of awards for the best articles in
astronomy, astrophysics, and space science.

Awards will be made on March 15, 2008, for the articles which best communicate to the average reader, material of current or
historical interest in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science.

Articles must be a minimum of 3500 words and a maximum of 5000 words in length, typewritten, in English, double-spaced,
and accompanied by a brief biographical sketch of the author. At least two finished, camera-ready ink diagrams, graphs, or
photographs, ready for publication, must be included. The author’s name should appear only on a cover sheet and not on the
pages of the article itself.

The cash amounts of the awards are

$1000.00 First Prize
$350.00 Second Prize
$200.00 Third Prize
$150.00 Fourth Prize
$50.00 Honorable Mention

All articles must be postmarked by December 31, 2007.

The contest is open to all interested persons (Griffith Observatory
employees excepted).

All winning articles become property of the Griffith Observatory. The winning articles will be published in the Griffith
Observer.

Previously published articles will not be accepted.

Any number of articles may be submitted to the contest by one person, but only one prize will be awarded to a winning
author.

Judging will be done at the Griffith Observatory, and the decision of the judges is final. Each entry is judged anonymously so
that the author’s identity is unknown to all of the judges.

Address all articles to

Awards Committee
c/o Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, California 90027
213-473-0824

Awards are made on the basis of clear and interesting style, accuracy, reader interest in the subject, correct grammar and syntax,
originality in presentation and content, and neatness. Failure to meet the requirements on length, appearance, and illustrations
may disqualify an entry from consideration.