Astronomy trade shows?

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

maybe i am being a total n00b ...

But are there any shows down under to highlight scopes, and astronomical equipment? you know the kinda thing, like trade shows, we you can go see all the new stuff, and get stuff cheaper?

ta

[iceman (Mike)]

In the US they have a huge one called NEAF. In Europe they have them too.

But in AU I don't know of any

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by iceman

In the US they have a huge one called NEAF. In Europe they have them too.

But in AU I don't know of any

yeah mate, i know of NEAF .... oh well, it would have been nice.

Perhaps with you being all things to all men, you could arrange one, and get it sponsored?

[h0ughy (David)]

well its called go to your astrofest or SPSP etc - vendors tend to have specials and stuff there

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

well its called go to your astrofest or SPSP etc - vendors tend to have specials and stuff there

sounds good, unfortunately i cant make it this year.

never mind ...

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Border Stargaze has some good vendor stalls and is not far from Canberra...

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by Paddy

Border Stargaze has some good vendor stalls and is not far from Canberra...

when and where is this? soz to ask, but i am from the other side of the world ....

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Check star parties section of this site

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

when and where is this? soz to ask, but i am from the other side of the world ....

Its on near Albury from 19th-23rd August and is well worth going to. The link to the IIS thread is

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=38198

I bought a nice pair of binos there from York optical. Bintel and others have stands there. I was very lucky to score one of the many door prizes the value of which added up to more than the fee for the camp and the binoculars together. Quite a few Canberra astronomers go to it and take their fat telescopes! Quite a few fat telescopes go in fact, and their owners seem very happy to let people wear out the optics.

[mozzie (Peter)]

duncan youll have to make time to go to star parties they are a great social event and some bargains try not to miss them
mozzie

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Yes Duncan.
Get yourself to one of the larger Star Parties. They're an eye opener/wallet opener.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Astrofest......Leave your wallet at home!!!!!

[BerrieK]

Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

when and where is this? soz to ask, but i am from the other side of the world ....

Hey Duncan, Canberra isnt that far away (LOL)