Astronomy Meteorite 2006 Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES


1. No Purchase Necessary. Promotion begins on or about June 24, 2006 and ends on August 4, 2006 and all entries must be transmitted no later than 11:59pm CST on that date. The Astronomy Meteorite 2006 Sweepstakes is open to residents of the United States and Canada (except Quebec) only, 18 years of age or older. Employees (and their dependents and immediate household members) of Kalmbach Publishing Co., their advertising and promotional agencies and sponsoring companies are not eligible to participate.


2. Sweepstakes Entry. To enter, complete and submit electronically the online entry form at http://www.astronomy.com/meteorite. The Online Entry Form must be filled out completely to be eligible. Incomplete entry forms are void. One entry per household. Entries submitted using bot or automated technology are ineligible and may be deleted. Kalmbach Publishing Co. assumes no responsibility for lost, late or misdirected entries or for any computer, online, telephone, or human error or technical malfunctions that may occur. All entries become the property of Kalmbach Publishing Co. and will not be acknowledged or returned.


3. Prizes and Odds of Winning. One drawing will be held on or about August 4, 2006 for the following award: 100 prizes consisting of a piece of the Campo del Cielo meteorite. Cash equivalents of merchandise will not be awarded. Substituting prizes is not allowed. Any applicable federal, state, and/or local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Sweepstakes void in Quebec and void where prohibited. The drawing is conducted by Kalmbach Publishing Co.


4. Validation and Acceptance. The winners in the Astronomy Metorite 2006 Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing. Canadian prize awards subject to skill test requirement. By entering the sweepstakes, participants agree to be bound by these official rules and all decisions of the judging organization.


5. General. Kalmbach Publishing Co. is not responsible for and shall not be liable for: (i) telephone, electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet, or computer malfunctions, failures, or difficulties of any kind; (ii) failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions; (iii) any condition caused by events beyond the control of Kalmbach Publishing Co. that may cause the Sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted; (iv) any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the prize, or acceptance, possession, or use of the prize, or from participation in the Sweepstakes; or (v) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes. Kalmbach Publishing Co. reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or cancel the Sweepstakes at any time if a computer virus, bug tampering, unauthorized intervention, or other technical problem of any sort corrupts the administration, security, or proper play of the Sweepstakes. Kalmbach Publishing Co. also reserves the right to disqualify, in its sole discretion, any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of the Web site, or who is otherwise in violation of the rules. By participating in the Sweepstakes, each participant agrees to release and hold Kalmbach Publishing Co. harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the Sweepstakes or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any prize, including without limitation, personal injury, death, and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.


6. By entering this sweepstakes, entrants are agreeing to periodic updates from Astronomy about this sweepstakes, special offers, new products and other information pertinent to the hobby. Entrant's e-mail will not be sold or given to third parties.

7. Winner's List. To find out who the winners are, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Astronomy Meteorite 2006 Sweepstakes Winners List, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612. Residents of FL, VT, and WA may omit stamp. Requests must be received by August 18, 2006.


8. Sponsored by Kalmbach Publishing Co., P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612.