Among these responses was Don Osterbrock's who would like to challenge other DDA members to give historical papers at this meeting. The registration fee includes not only refreshment breaks, but also a reception and a lunch. The registration deadline is March 11 and please note that banquet registration is limited to 85 people. The hotel for the meeting is The Savoy Suites, the closest hotel to the main entrance of the Observatory. On Wisconsin Avenue just north of Georgetown and south of the National Cathedral, it is about a half-mile walk from there to the meeting room.
Many rooms have views over the city from on high.
Some rooms have jacuzzis or king-sized beds available. Transportation to airports and metro is available. This is also peak tourist season, so if you miss this block you may have difficulty finding other hotel space nearby. The group name is Division on Dynamical Astronomy. There will be an arrival reception with heavy hors d'oevres at the Observatory on Sunday evening.