Astronomical League Convention2010 & IDA Annual Meeting
Tucson, Arizona June 25-27 at the Tucson Hilton East |
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IDA is pleased to partner with the Astronomical League and Tucson host club, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association to bring the 2010 ALCon to Tucson! We are also pleased to announce the addition of the IDA Annual General Meeting and Conference in conjunction with ALCon 2010.
Join us in astronomy's capitol (of the lower 48 states) as we explore the universe with talks by renowned astronomers Roger Angel and David Levy, incorporate useful tips and tricks for the amateur astronomer, and of course discuss the valuable night sky as we fight to protect it on a global level.
Sponsors of the Event:
Platinum:
Preliminary Schedule:
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Thursday, June 24:
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ALCon Committee Meeting
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Jarnac Observatory Tour
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Friday, June 25:
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ALCon General Session
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Lunt Solar Conference
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Lunt Solar Luncheon
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TAAA Dark Sky Site Astronomy Night
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Saturday, June 26:
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ALCon General Session
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IDA Ordinances Panel
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IDA Board Meeting
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Celestron Dinner Banquet
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Sunday, June 27:
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IDA Annual Meeting: Light Pollution Awareness on a Global Scale with Lighting Technology Sessions
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To view a full schedule of current speakers and time lines, click here>>
Further information and registration is on the official ALCon site, http://alcon2010.astroleague.org/. Vendors or Exhibitors interested in attending may register on the http://alcon2010.astroleague.org site or contact us at 2010ALConExpo@gmail.com. Vendors are registered for both conferences.
Venue & Accommodations:
The Tucson Hilton East is located conveniently to the Tucson International Airport, Interstate 10, and many of Tucson's East Side attractions. Newly renovated the hotel includes a heated pool and whirlpool, exercise room, restaurant and lounge, complimentary parking, as well as free wireless internet throughout.
A discounted rate of $72.00 plus tax single/double is available to ALCon and AGM attendees. Just mention that you are attending the Astronomical League Convention to receive this rate at the time of booking. Currently reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at +1.520.721.5600. Alternatively you may register through this secure Web site.
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The International Dark-Sky Association 21st Annual General Meeting & Conference
Sustainable Skies: Achieving sustainability through the preservation of our nightscape
Arctic Circle Cartoon by Alex Hallatt, http://arcticcirclecartoons.com/blog/ Good news is, this meeting was during the day...
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Thank you to all those who attended the event in Phoenix, Arizona!
We'd also like to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for making the event possible. For those unable to attend we have provided .pdf or read only copies of the presentations. Contact information for the speakers is available within the presentations.
Please feel free to contact us with additional specific questions regarding the annual meeting and future annual meetings.
Presentations and Speakers (in order of presentation):
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Sponsors
Platinum
Awards Luncheon Sponsor
Gold
Silver
Flagstaff City Tour Sponsor
Bronze
Copper
The Village of Barrington Hills, Illinois
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Destinations:
Sedona & the Verde Valley - special pre and post conference activities at http://www.svvtc.org/sky.htm
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Petrified Forest National Park
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
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2009 General Business Meeting to Review 2008
Audio from the General Business Meeting (9.5 mb)
Thank you to those who participated in our Annual Business Meeting.
These downloads were presented at the ABM:
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20th Anniversary Annual General Meeting & Conference at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ
IDA would like to thank each of the speakers and presenters for their efforts. We would also like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for their support.
Interested in reliving the event? Visit the MetaPartners island on SecondLife and replay the presentations.
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