garethmob Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 iv been reading my uni timetable and it appears this is a recommended thing for me to go to, whats every one whos gonethoughtsalso, does any one recamend the conferences and speakers?gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I've managed to get down for the Saturday sessions the past couple of years and thoroughly enjoyed them. Hoping to make Friday as well this year. t's worth booking in advance if you do go, as the Saturday sessions do seem to sell out before the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGC 1502 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hi Gaz, I go every year, lots to see for all types of astronomers, visual, imaging and armchair. As the previous post says, best to book the lectures. For the exhibition itself, just turn up and buy a ticket on the door. Well worth going.Here's a link -Astrofest 2012Regards, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I like the Astrofest weekend, and take in the last session of talks, which invariably are very interesting. Drooling over the kit on display is exciting too. Besides, meeting many SGL friends is a massive bonus.Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc-c Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It was packed on the Saturday when I went this year. I'm looking at booking Friday off and hope that it's a little easier to get to the stands and talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesmallstep Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Three floors of astro goodies plus lectures. Well worth visiting. Currently being advertised in this mointh's Astronomy Now mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Went on the Friday last year and wasn't overly impressed with the talks. Just didn't grab me. Something seemed missing as if they were running through a script at times and not giving a talk.The equipment on show is good, best not to look too close, could get expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethmob Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 thanks guys. on the astrofest website it says about the conferences.... about booking each one, but it only says 1,2,3 or 4 how do i go about picking ones i want, or is it decided on the dayi take it saturday is the ideal day then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesmallstep Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Each session is a group of lectures running half days so four sessions equeals the full two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGC 1502 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Just checked my Nov Astronomy Now, tickets for the exhibition only, are available on the door at £6 adults, £3 children.I usually spend half the time chatting to old mates, the rest of the time drooling.....Regards, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 The conference tickets are usually arranged in 4 sessions: Fri AM, Fri PM, Sat AM, Sat PM, and you have to say at booking time which you want. They are not transferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAstra Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Mrs BA and I normally make a weekend of it. Train down to London Friday night, me drooling at kit on Saturday while she hits Oxford St, show in the evening, sightseeing and back home Sunday, my rucksack usually dragged onto the train due to increased weight of kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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