Galaxy Zoo Get-Together: Astrofest 2008

[Infinity]

Haha yeah, I thought of that too, Alice, you dress up like a penguin and we'll know it's you more seriously: I like the idea of a badge

Well I don't know, it could be Brian

OK back to topic

[jules]

Just in case there's any confusion, there will not be anything Galaxy Zoo related on the 'Official' programme. So you won't need a ticket to Astrofest to join us, nor will you miss anything GZ related without one.

That's a shame - it would be a good topic for Astrofest - a presentation with a summary of the initial results. I expect the team are too busy this year  - maybe 2009?

[mushroom]

This is all very sweet - i hope you have a nice time.

 

[Oz]

Already getting v excited about Astrofest but not dressing up as my avatar - oh no. But surely London must be able to come up with some sort of video conferencing stuff with web cams in each of the workshops/presentations and a GZ international chat room where we can catch a few galaxies with internet pals whilst drinking coffee with Keeper Kev? 

[Infinity]

Already getting v excited about Astrofest but not dressing up as my avatar - oh no.

ROFL Why not

btw if I wear mine I won't fit through the door

[Alice]

You could always scale it down. Infinitely! 

By the way, I've been told that it's the 8th and 9th of February, though the website doesn't say anything yet. I hear it's in the Astronomy Now magazine. Is this right? When Chris and I are more certain of the dates I will put an update at the top of this thread.

[Infinity]

You could always scale it down. Infinitely! 

Checking the moon's phases for those dates I will be either invisible or very slender so should have no problem

You may just not see me

[jules]

November's Astronomy Now has the following info:
8-9 February 2008, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street London.

Confirmed Conference Speakers:
David Levy, comet hunter
Dr Allan Chapman, University of Oxford
Professor Eva Grebel, University of Heidelberg
Professor Richard Crowther, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Dr Alberto Conti, Space Telescope Science Institute
Professor Louise Harra, Mullard Space Science Laboratory
Professor Tim Naylor, University of Exeter
Matt Irvine, visual effects designer
Additional speakers to be announced.

[jules]

Astrofest tickets now on sale here.

[Alice]

Brilliant! Thanks Jules! 

[pluk]

Brilliant! Thanks Jules! 

Astrofest tickets now on sale here.

Note that that link is for when you plan to attend just one of the four sessions.

There's also one for two out of four, one for three out of four and one for all fours

it also says:

Please contact us for details of discounts for school parties and large groups.

So, who all plans to attend all four sessions?

[quarkspin]

You could always scale it down. Infinitely! 

By the way, I've been told that it's the 8th and 9th of February, though the website doesn't say anything yet. I hear it's in the Astronomy Now magazine. Is this right? When Chris and I are more certain of the dates I will put an update at the top of this thread.

Hi ALice,

Lost a thread somewhere along the way but the Astrofest in Feb sounds just brill. Kensington??

See you there. I'll be wearing an acw carnation and an evening standard.

Q

[jules]

See you there. I'll be wearing an acw carnation and an evening standard.

Q

That all??     

[Joe Fogey]

Might allow for some interesting classification if it were.

[Peek]

Hey, this sounds great! If I can sort out money (and time) I might just make trip to England.