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The North York Astronomical Association invites you to attend its
twenty-fifth annual Starfest. Starfest is Canada's largest annual observing
convention and star party. It attracts over one thousand astronomy
enthusiasts from Ontario, and neighbouring provinces and states. It has been
ranked among the top seven star parties in North America by Sky &
Telescope magazine. Starfest offers a wide variety of observing-oriented
activities that address the needs and interests of experienced observers and
astrophotographers, as well as those new to the hobby. Activities include
observing sessions, formal and informal presentations, workshops, commercial
exhibits, and a children's program. You are invited to bring your telescope
and astronomical images, and share your observing experiences with others.
Our theme for this year is "Fellowship Under the Stars."
It's fun to share our passion for astronomy with others, whether we are
interested in the solar system, deep sky, or visual observing, or CCD
imaging, machining things for our telescopes, or building RATs (Remote
Accessible Telescope).
We observe from our backyards, club sites, star parties, and even from the
space shuttle. At this year's Starfest, we explore the many ways that we
enjoy our hobby.
Starfest 2006 features over nineteen presentations and workshops, given by
an astronaut and leading professional and amateur astronomers. This year's
stellar line up includes: Story Musgrave, Doug Welch, Terrence Dickinson,
Scott Ireland, and many more.
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