Call for papers — Deadline Extension
The Annual SEAC Meeting 2026 will be held at the University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece, from 4 to 8 September 2026. Scientists active in cultural astronomy (archeoastronomy, ethnoastronomy, creative astronomy in culture), history of astronomy, and related fields are invited to participate with either 15-minute oral presentations or posters.
While the Scientific Committee is reviewing the proposals, the deadline for submitting abstracts for the conference has been extended until the acronychal rise of Spica, which occurs on 16 April 2026.
Abstracts should be extended and should clearly explain the background and methodology of the research and — where available — the data, results, and conclusions, or alternatively its aims and expected outcomes. Ideally, abstracts should be approximately 500 words. The maximum available space in the abstract booklet for each contribution is three pages, including one image and three to five bibliographic references. Authors are also required to include a short biographical note (up to 100 words) for each author, along with their ORCID.
Please indicate whether you prefer an oral presentation or a poster. The final decision regarding acceptance and the choice between oral and poster rests with the Scientific Committee.
Bibliographic references should follow APA style. Authors may also use the “Citations & Bibliography” tool in Microsoft Word. Abstract submission will take place through the Open Journal System (OJS) of the Library of the University of Thessaly.
Formatting details and submission instructions are available on the relevant webpage.
The European Society for Astronomy in Culture (SEAC) is a professional association of scientists whose aim is to promote the interdisciplinary study of astronomical practice in its cultural context, as a topic of considerable importance within the broader study of human societies and their relationship to the environment.
The University of Thessaly (UTH) was founded in 1984. It currently hosts approximately 45000 students and comprises campuses in five cities, offering 35 undergraduate and over 90 postgraduate programmes. The conference will be held at the Department of Economics, in Volos.
The Organizing Committee:
- Loukas Zacheilas (University of Thessaly)
- Maria Kontaxi (University of Thessaly)
- Themis Dallas (University of Thessaly)
- Ilaria Cristofaro (University of the Pelopennese)