PATS2011

September 17-18, 2011 Pasadena Convention Center	2012 Dates: September 22-23, 2012 Riverside AstroImaging Workshop September 21, 2012 For more info contact clubs@rtmcastronomyexpo.org
Scheduled Presenters	PATS HOME	FAQ	VENDOR/CLUB INFO	SPONSOR INFO	IMAGING WORKSHOP	MT. WILSON TOUR
Bill Nye Courtesy of The Planetary Society Richard Ellis David Levy John Dobson Tony Flanders Brian Warner Emily Lakdawalla Michael Bakich Scott Kardel IDA Workshop Planetary Radio Live Wolfgang Promper Courtesy of Finger Lake Instrumentation Warren Keller Courtesy of Oceanside Photo and Telescope International Dark Sky Association Mt. Wilson Observing Astronomy Outreach Foundation For Vendor Info Click Here For Sponsor Info Click Here	Visit us on
Be part of the most exciting astronomy and telescope show on the West Coast. * Browse dozens of manufacturers and dealers of astronomical equipment, software, and accessories, all under one roof. Company representatives and, in some cases, owners will be available to answer your questions. * Check out all the telescopes and discover the one that's right for you. While there will be many which are suitable for beginners, there'll be plenty that are aimed at intermediate and advanced amateurs. * See astrophotography products from the industry's leading camera, mount, video camera, and software manufacturers. * Examine books, star charts, and astronomical accessories across a range of prices. * Find bargains and pick up the product you always wanted. * Enjoy indoor events including talks by scientists, observers, and a very talented artist. * Outdoors you will find an array of specialized solar telescopes offering breathtaking views of the Sun (for many, this alone is worth the trip). * Tour Mt. Wilson and observe on the sixty inch telescope (Requires pre-registration here) * Riverside AstroImaging Workshop--September 16. (Requires pre-registration here) * Enjoy Old Town Pasadena, at the foot of historic Mt. Wilson.

Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)

Saturday, September 17
Exhibition Hall open from 9:00 to 5:00
9:30	A	Planetary Radio Live with Mat Kaplan
10:00	A	Astronomers Like You Can Change the World--Bill Nye Courtesy, The Planetary Society
11:00	A	Astro Imaging Today--Warren Keller, Courtesy, Oceanside Photo and Telescope
11:00	B	Measuring the Universe-- Brian Warner
12:30	A	Sygyzy Won't Get the Best of Me--Joel Harris
1:30	B	Preserving the Night Sky--Scott Kardel
2:30	B	International Dark Sky Association Workshop on Dark Skies--Scott Kardel
3:30	A	Quantifying Skyglow, Transparency, and Seeing--Tony Flanders
3:45	B	Cooling Angel--Daniel Mounsey
4:30	B	Developments at QSI, Kevin Nelson
4:45		Meet at Mt. Wilson Observatory Main Gate for Tour and 60 inch Observing session (pre-registration required)
5:00	A	Cosmic Dawn, The Quest for the First Galaxies--Richard Ellis
	A	Door Prizes
7:00		Public Outreach
		Riverside Astronomical Society/Pomona Valley Amateurs Astronomers/Others on Paseo Colorado

Sunday, September 18
Exhibition Hall open from 9:00 to 3:00
10:45	A	The Atlas Digital Focuser--Greg Terrance
11:45	A	How to Buy Your First Telescope--Michael Bakich
12:00	B	Spectroscopy for Everyone--Tom Field
12:45	A	Happy Birthday John Dobson*
13:45	A	Adventures in the Solar System: The Greatest Era of Space Exploration is Now!--Emily Lakdawalla
3:00	A	Poetry of the Night: Seasoning the Sky with Poetry and Music--David Levy
	A	Door Prizes

		*John Dobson is scheduled to be at the Sidewalk Astronomers Booth Saturday afternoon as well as in Ballroom A on Sunday. His appearance is dependent, of course, on his health.

2012 Dates: September 22-23, 2012

Riverside AstroImaging Workshop September 21, 2012