Perkil8r Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Anybody thinking of going? I'm considering it, seems reasonable unless you want to see all of the talks/presentations, if you want to see them all it's going to be a bit pricey. Has anybody been before? Can you actually buy stuff and bring it away with you or is it just a showcase? I see Hutech will be there hmmmmm filters....... http://www.international-astronomy-show.com/# 17th and 18th May in Warwickshire. Friday has a talk on CCD Imaging, Saturday has a talk on Astro Photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Might be a bit tight for me as I have friends down from Scotland the week before and I have an exam to revise for. I'll know closer the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I could be up for this, not being London is a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 May be interested. If you click on the dealers attending, icon on the right. There are quite a few shops/manufacturers going. So I would assume you could buy things on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yes I'm interested, the fact that it's not in London is indeed a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Reckon I shall be up to this if it goes ahead, the last one in the midlands fizzled out for various reasons, this one seems a bit more high profile though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Isn't this the one that S@N are backing to try and upset the other big one the traders go to? (Can't remember the name but think it's London ...) EDIT : It's Astrofest I think they are trying to gazump - not that it bothers me either way, the more the merrier Edited January 18, 2013 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm already booked. Going to the CCD imaging talk by Nik Shzhhhd (whatever it is). Its been organised by a couple of amatuer astonomers and has S@N backing. The venue is a good size and has plenty of parking, I've been to other exibitions there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Astroplodder Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 GM! Thanx for the info: yep. Sue & I are almost certainly going on the Friday (to avoid the inevitable crowds on Saturday - also, keeps Saturday free for my cricket! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I might drop in on the way home on the Friday night seeing as I work within 1/2 mile of the venue Ahh - just found out it's not in Brum as I thought - it's in Warickshire Exhibition Center - still close to my route though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I booked yesterday. Quite interested in most of the talks, and luckily off on the Friday anyway, so planning to go both days; £68 for both days and all the talks, not too bad for a two day event.... With work, a two day conference would cost me £600 plus! Also, parents live near-ish, so can stay over there for free James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devil74 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I have booked the day off for this too. Maybe some of us could car car share. I don't have have a problem driving if it helps anyone. Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Damian, we'll have to catch up there, if we haven't done so before. I might leave my credit and debit cards at home as i'm worried one of the traders will talk me into buying an 80 foot observatory and a £50,000 scope, lol James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I might leave my credit and debit cards at home as i'm worried one of the traders will talk me into buying an 80 foot observatory and a £50,000 scope, lol James I can't see a problem with that James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You haven't seen how small my garden is James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devil74 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Well I am hoping to do bit of haggling lol. Can certainly see me comibg back a few quid lighter I tell ya. Btw are you heading to Loughborough this Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm not going to loughborough. I don't know enough about astronomy to tell kids anything useful, plus i have dancing lessons on fridays! Don't laugh! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrocookie Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I know I haven't met any of you yet but hopefully that will change soon. I have a ticket for the Saturday and am going in the motor. I will have 3 spare seats, 5 if I drop the back 2 (Zafira) but that might be a bit tight. I will discuss with anyone who's interested closer to the day. Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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