Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show

September 13-14, 2008
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, California

http://www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org/PATS.htm

Initial Announcement
October, 2007

This international conference/exhibition/convention/workshop will become a grand meeting place for amateur astronomers. It complements our world-renowned springtime event, the RTMC Astronomy Expo, held over Memorial Day weekend near Big Bear City, California. This fulfills our long-term goal to host multiple astronomy events that benefit public outreach and attract more individuals to this dynamically changing science and interesting hobby. 

We are currently working on the details of this event and expect to have more information available by the spring of 2008. Mark your calendar now for the big show next fall. If you or your organization would like to be a part of this event, please contact us at pats@rtmcastronomyexpo.org.

PATS includes:

• A large variety of vendors displaying equipment, software, and many other astronomy-related products for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts. This will be a perfect time for anyone to make his or her "wish list" before the winter holidays.

• Presentations related to observing, imaging, and astronomy by leading figures in the field.

• Ample meeting space and accommodations for many astronomy groups or organizations to host special purpose meetings or their annual meetings. This offers networking opportunities with the public, vendors, and other groups sharing similar interests.

• Space for local astronomy clubs and other organizations who may wish to have public exposure for their programs.

• A pleasant, modern indoor venue, clean and dust-free, to display a variety of telescopes, cameras, software, hardware, publications, and other related products.

• The attractions of Southern California and downtown Pasadena to entertain you and your family during your stay.

• Special attractions of interest to astronomers such as Caltech and Mount Wilson.

The Pasadena Convention Center is a large, flexible, multi-purpose conference center in Old Town Pasadena. It is near many fine restaurants and hotels, and is easily accessible by freeway or public transportation. The RTMC's Board of Directors has selected this wonderful location for its many amenities, flexibility, and easy access to airports and other locales. The large East Pavilion and surrounding facilities will accommodate more than 100 vendors with additional space for future growth. The meeting and exhibit halls can handle groups from 36 to 960 in the rooms' various configurations. It is ideal not only for the presentations RTMC will bring, but for any vendor who may wish to have extended infomercial sessions to display or train clients to use their products. The convention center and its nearby hotel meeting rooms are ideal for any astronomy-related group that may wish to hold its annual convention in conjunction with PATS. PATS puts everyone interested in amateur astronomy in the same place at the same time.

PATS is scheduled over a full moon weekend, so there should be no conflict with other star parties.

Contact Information

We would like to hear from you as soon as possible if you would like to be involved in PATS. Currently we are working on the details of pricing, vendor layouts, scheduling, accommodations, etc. and plan to add further information to this page as soon as it becomes confirmed. Meanwhile, please contact us if you are interested in participating.

We are looking for volunteers to help plan the event.

If you are a vendor, and would like to know more about the possibilities for your company, please contact us as soon as possible so we can include you in our planning.

If you are part of an astronomy-related club or group and would like to know about participating in PATS, please contact us.

The contact for all information, volunteers, programs, and vendors regarding PATS is pats@rtmcastronomyexpo.org.

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