On March 10, 2012, the Sheboygan Astronomical Society is hosting the fifth annual Swap ’N’ Sell. This year’s event will take place at the Aviation Heritage Center of the Sheboygan Airport in Wisconsin from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those of you who own a GPS or like to use Google Maps or MapQuest, the address is N6191 Resource Drive, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin 53085.
Maybe you have some astronomy stuff like telescopes, eyepieces, accessories, cameras, or books that you no longer use. If so, this event offers a great opportunity for you to sell or swap your items with other amateur astronomers. Or come on by to pick up something you’ve been searching for, and then stay for a while to chat with like-minded individuals.
In addition to the Swap ’N’ Sell, you’ll also have the opportunity to sit in on four talks. At 10 a.m., Jeff Setzer will present “Sir Patrick Moore: The Most Famous Amateur Astronomer You’ve Barely Heard Of.” Randy Griffin’s noon talk is “Where in the Universe?” At 1 p.m., Ty Westbrook goes the historical route in his production, “The Leviathan of Parsons Town: Irish Astronomy in the Victorian Age.”
Oh, and the fourth talk? It’s at 11 a.m., and it’s by me. Apparently, I’m making a big announcement that will affect the future of all amateur astronomy in this region. Is that enough of a tease? (And, no, I won’t be proclaiming the world’s end in December.)
Wisconsin Astronomy (www.wiastro.com) will be providing $500 in door prizes. And, because this is Wisconsin, there will be brats and (non-alcoholic) drinks for sale.