CFAS Astro Fest Information
Thanks to Astro Fest 2007 Participants!
As usual, Astrofest 2007 was a great success! We'd like to thank our vendors for the goods and services they provided.
CFAS Astro Fest 2008
Spring 2008
Location: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
Approx. Lat/Long: 27.616944N, 81.083056W.
(Map)
Dates: March 7, 8, and 9 (Friday-Sunday)
CFAS Astrofest this year is again limited to CFAS members and their guests. CFAS members must register via USPS mail before March 1st. When signing up, members are encouraged to donate a door prize and volunteer to assist one of the Astrofest following teams:
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In Charge - Walt Hamler
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Finances - Alan Hoffberg
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Drawing Prizes - Tom Chitty
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CFAS Telescope Operation: 12" Meade - Tony Urzi
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CFAS Telescope Operation: TEC 140 - Francisco Gonzales
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Program Coordination - Tony Urzi
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Site Registration - CFAS Board Members
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Reservations and Collection of Fees - Dave Tidwell and Alan Hoffberg
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BBQ Arrangements - Walt Hamler & Francisco Gonzales
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Swap Table - Everyone
Registration Form
Astrofest 2008 is full! Thanks to all who registered!
Campsite Map
Friday, March 7 - TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
| 12:00-17:00 | Registration Desk Open. (Campsite #??) Establish campsites. |
| 17:00 | Collimate telescopes (Observing Committee) |
| 18:00 | Observing Class (Education Committee) (12" Meade & TEC 140) |
| Sunset | Commence observing. |
Saturday, March 8
| 10:00-11:30 | REGISTRATION Desk open. |
| 10:30-12:00 | Basic Observing Course (Completes: 1:30-2:30pm) |
| 12:30 | Barbecue (Pole Barn) |
| 14:30 | Tonight's Observing (Pole Barn) - Tom Chitty and/or Tony Urzi |
| 14:30-17:00 | Astrophotography Work shop (Imagers) |
| 15:00 | SWAP Table / Used equipment sales (Pole Barn) |
| 17:00 | Prize Drawing (Pole Barn) |
| Sunset | Collimate Telescopes & Commence observing |
Sunday, March 9
| 10:00 | All campsites broken down. Clean Up Site |
| 11:00 | Astrofest Over. |
Clear Sky Clock for Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
(click on block graph for more detail)
2009 Astrofest Planning
The 2009 Registration form.