http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/41.aspxPost star parties, planetarium shows, observatory open houses, and other astronomical-themed event announcements here. Also share reviews of recent events you attended.enCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Build: 20611.960)http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/324908.aspxMon, 29 Jan 2007 14:39:02 GMT5cad643e-09e9-4c3f-b1be-205e244b4f67:324908maryccc0http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/324908.aspxhttp://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=41&PostID=324908I am so glad I went.&nbsp; There were 3 lectures that were excellent.&nbsp; One was about collisions of galaxies, the 2nd was about what we think we might know and the last was about astrophotography.&nbsp; It was so great to see so many telescopes on display there.&nbsp; I&#39;m so glad I went.http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/319981.aspxSat, 30 Dec 2006 02:23:15 GMT5cad643e-09e9-4c3f-b1be-205e244b4f67:319981maryccc0http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/319981.aspxhttp://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=41&PostID=319981<p>Is anyone going to this?&nbsp; </p><p>There is a super astronomy conference scheduled for Saturday, January 27.&nbsp; The annual Regional Gathering of Amateur Astronomers (we call it BoBfest) will be held at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs North Carolina.&nbsp; The event is a day long informal conference with speakers and presentations on several interesting astronomy topics.&nbsp; It is a FREE event and is a great way for astronomy beginners to meet local amateurs and get an introduction to the hobby.&nbsp; There will be several astronomy dealers on hand with great deals.&nbsp; There will be swap tables where you can possibly pick up some fine used telescopes.&nbsp; The event is free but they cover their expenses by selling tickets for some nice door prizes.&nbsp; There will be snacks all day long and lunch may be had in the campus cafeteria upstairs or at several fast food and sit down eateries within walking distance.<br /><br />The event starts around 9 a.m. and runs until around 4 p.m. with frequent breaks.&nbsp; Weather permitting, the solar observers should be set up.&nbsp; Tours of the Williams Observatory on campus may be available.&nbsp; There also may be the opportunity for evening observing in the local (or not so local) area after the event.&nbsp; <br /><br />If you have an interest in astronomy, we encourage you to attend BoBfest.&nbsp; It is low key and lots of fun with interesting things.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>