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I was new to NACAA and was attracted to the program because I'm at a stage where I need to gather as much info as I can for setting up an observatory with who-knows what end specialty (visual, photos, astrometry ... or ????). Also it was in Sydney, so no major travel or accommodation overheads. Also I'm used to attending 'scientific' meetings in another field and know that you learn as much chatting over coffee as from the papers. My situation wouldn't apply to most delegates or potential attendeees, as they're far more advanced than me (or are experts!) in practical work, so I'm not sure what to suggest with regards to attracting people. Advertising and word of mouth would have to be the usual and obvious angles. If the quality of the content and organisation can be kept up to NACAA 2008 standards, I'm sure numbers will be maintained or increase. I wonder if some special deal can be arranged for younger hopefuls who want to attend who might be put off by the registration cost? I noted there was a definite slant towards the - ahem - more senior age group. A big-ticket attraction is always worthwhile - a Mt. Stromlo visit in 2010?
Last edited by okiscopey; 26-03-2008 at 11:23 PM.
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