Alexi Manis and Dave Mott, "25 Ways to Get Started In Astronomy," Small Tent, Saturday 1:30 p.m., are avid amateur astronomers who enjoy the great outdoors, playing guitars and swing dancing.

Join Dave and Alexi as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Starfest by sharing 25 ways a novice astronomer can get started in the field. Combining fun, humour and technical experience, their presentation will engage both the young and the young at heart. Dave and Alexi will share tricks of the trade, including how to purchase your first telescope, how to survive a string of sleepless nights, how to dress for the occasion, favourite objects to observe and remember and how to walk in the dark without crashing into equipment. If you are looking to get started, this is the place to be! Happy Anniversary, Starfest!