Astrofest 2008: Celebrating Amateur Astronomy

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Celebrating Amateur Astronomy

September 5-7, 2008
Download the:
Astrofest Brochure (PDF)

Pre-Registration is now closed.

On-site registration available, $48 for the weekend or $38 per day (adult); $26 for the weekend or $14 per day (youth 6-12). Single-day registration is avaiable for either Friday or Saturday.

See you there!




Hands-On Star Party & Campout with the Stars™

Featuring talks by

Chris Lintott, Ph.D, Oxford University & Galaxy Zoo
Mark Hammergren, Ph.D, Adler Planetarium
Greg Sellek, Greiner Research Observatory
Dr. Ed Wiley, Director of GRAS
John Dykla, Ph.D, Loyola University Chicago
John Spack, house-top observatory builder
Audrey Fischer, International Dark-Sky Association
Cancelled:Vikram Dwarkadas, Ph.D, University of Chicago

High-altitude balloon launch

Telescope making workshops

Astrophotography workshops

Workshops for educators

Contests, and more!

Click on the links at left for more information.