+Streetbob Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Just received a present of tickets to the IAS @ Leamington Spa on May 18th, including 2 talks. Exciting stuff. Only concern is the state of my credit card at the end of the day. Guess may be best to leave it behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 See you there Doug, I'll be attending on the 18th, looking forward to it, A lot nearer than the London astrofest and a lot better parking ! I have a couple of credit cards with no credit on them, I'll try to restrain myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endure Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I may see you gents there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 If we get 10 or more people going we can get a society discount of 10 % Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endure Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is it possible to buy tickets on the door if need be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 you can 7pounds each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm going on Saturday. Gonna buy the ticket on the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I've also been booked into a couple of the talks. No 6 & 9 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm there for most of the talks. I fall asleep easily in lectures and the like, so throw something at me if you hear snoring from the back JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hi, Looks like I'll be going on the Friday 17th (Can't make the 18th due to work!). No talks booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Why is everything happening that weekend? This as well as another show I wanted to go to are on then but Im working so wont be able to make it. Was hoping to support a non london based show, ah well next time eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I might be tempted to go to look at the kit - if I'm going to need to buy some new stuff eventually. Will one day be enough to get through all stands if talks are missed? Otherwise, would it need a Fri and Sat job? and is anyone staying over on Fri night? (I think it's about an hours drive from Loughborough?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I think a day will be enough to look over the stands. I suspect the saturday will be busier as more people will be off work and able to go. I was going to stay over but i'm just going to drive both days. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I think a day will be enough to look over the stands. I suspect the saturday will be busier as more people will be off work and able to go. I was going to stay over but i'm just going to drive both days. James Okay James, I'll think about going to at least one of the days. See you there, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 If anybody is interested in Olivier Thizy's talk 'Spectroscopy with (very) small telescopes' on Friday 17th then this pdf file may be of interest. Olivier Thizy - small scope spectroscopy Looks good, but not something I can get into at the moment. Already too much to learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 See you all there on the Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If anybody is interested in Olivier Thizy's talk 'Spectroscopy with (very) small telescopes' on Friday 17th then this pdf file may be of interest. Olivier Thizy - small scope spectroscopy Looks good, but not something I can get into at the moment. Already too much to learn! Had a quick look through at the first 20-30 slides. Looks very good, colourful. I've downloaded it to print off when the time comes, but as you say, too much to learn. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Had a quick look through at the first 20-30 slides. Looks very good, colourful. I've downloaded it to print off when the time comes, but as you say, too much to learn. Derek To be honest I get the principles of how this works ... but the actual formulae & physics etc quickly move beyond my level of understanding ..... ...I did once see Simon Singh electrocute a gherkin to demonstrate the spectrum of sodium emissions. I found the electrocution of pickles easier to get to grips with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 going Friday will be there before lunch and home before traffic gets busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Tempted to go, if so will have to be Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 See you all there on the Saturday! How will we recognise each other. I've only met a few of you in the dark wrapped up with hats, scarves and balaclavas on Perhaps we could have an EMS label on our coats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endure Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) I'm going on Friday. All I shall be buying is a 32mm Plossl and some sort of Telrad/Rigel/red dot finder. Honest! Edited May 12, 2013 by endure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I've no idea what ibbo looks like, but i've got an idea about mike, seen him in the dark several times I won't be sporting a monkey outfit on this occasion. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endure Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 And perhaps a collimator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 No, i won't be sporting a collimator, i find they aren't wide enough to cover the essential anatomical parts Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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