From the Editors

With this issue we pay tribute to one of Canada's finest scientists and dream about future directions and prospects. My profound thanks to Michael De Robertis, Gene Milone and Jacques Vallée who provided retrospectives for this 100th issue. It isn't too late for others to submit such pieces for upcoming issues. Please try.

As Canadian professional astronomers, we are involved with research & development, teaching and public outreach. So far, it has been quite easy to get members to talk about their research and new instrumentation but, on the subject of teaching, there has been a resounding silence. Surely, the pages of Cassiopeia are THE forum to exchange news and ideas of teaching innovations, and to review textbooks. Please take this as a strong solicitation for articles on teaching for upcoming issues - I'm told that CASCA has an education committee - let's hear from you!

Preparation of Cassiopeia, like that of observing proposals, has fallen into a frenetic routine - Gerry and I are committed to getting issues out whatever their flaws within 24 hours of the solstice or equinox deadline, despite CASCA members who, with some notable exceptions, submit copy at the very last moment. This forces us to eschew the niceties of translation or tight editing. Since human nature is unlikely to change, we insist that late submissions be in LaTeX or preferably html format - if in doubt check with Gerry. Above all, warn us that contributions are coming. Always try to include an image of yourself and a brief not-too-dry cv.

Deadline for the 1999 june solstice edition is 18 june - just prior to the CASCA '99 in Halifax 27 to 30 June.

best wishes ... Gordon

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