AAPT Winter Meeting 2020 in Orlando, FL

WM20 Program

Sessions, Panels, Posters, Plenaries, Committee Meetings, and Special Events . . .

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Exhibit Hall

      • Celestron - PowerSeeker 127EQ Telescope
      • EXH09
      • Mon 01/20, 11:30AM - 11:35AM

      • Dan Cooke
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Amateur astronomers will love the user-friendly features of Celestron’s PowerSeeker series of beginner telescopes. The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope. PowerSeeker Series Celestron telescopes have been designed with acombination of value, quality, power, and user-friendly features to enhance the experience for first-time telescope users. This 127EQ telescope is the perfect choice for families in search of a high-quality telescope that is affordable and provides years of enjoyment. Powerful magnification and easy-to-use controls allow new astronomers to obtain crisp views of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter’s Galilean moons. The telescope’s sturdy and durable mount features large, easy-to-manipulate slow-motion control knobs, allowing users to track objects smoothly. The 3x Barlow lens is added to triple the magnification power of the included 20mm and 4mm eyepieces. This essentially provides you with four eyepieces, giving you flexibility to view a wide range of outdoor or celestial objects. We’ve included an accessory tray to store accessories conveniently and a free download of our BONUS Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software with information on 10,000 celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more. The software can be used on your Mac, PC or laptop. It’s the best way to learn about the night sky and plan your next observing session. Additional accessories include a travel tripod. You can purchase this Celestron telescope with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts. Tom Johnson founded Celestron in 1960 after building a telescope to share the night sky with his sons. Since then, Celestron has established itself as the world’s #1 telescope brand. Celestron telescopes are used by scientists in world-class research observatories and even aboard the International Space Station.
      • Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope
      • EXH04
      • Sun 01/19, 10:20AM - 10:25AM

      • Dan Cooke
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 70EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing. The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC. Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
      • Exhibit Hall Open (Monday)
      • EXH07
      • Mon 01/20, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

      • AAPT Staff
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Exhibit Hall Open (Saturday)
      • EXH01
      • Sat 01/18, 8:10PM - 10:00PM

      • Dan Cooke
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Exhibit Hall Open (Sunday)
      • EXH02
      • Sun 01/19, 10:00AM - 5:00PM

      • Dan Crowe
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Gskyer Telescope, 80mm AZ Space Astronomical Refractor Telescope, German Technology Scope
      • EXH06
      • Sun 01/19, 3:20PM - 3:25PM

      • Dan Cooke
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Are you fascinated by the various celestial objects in the night sky? Do you love to explore the solar system and the Milky Way? If your answers to these questions are yes, then the Gskyer Telescope, 80mm AZ Space Astronomical Refractor Telescope is all you need in your life. This model can keep you intrigued with the night sky, thanks to its ease of handling and the phenomenal features it flaunts. It is equipped with high-quality components for an increased durability, making it a long-lasting investment. In short, this instrument is ideal for future astronomers and beginners.
      • Monday Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall
      • EXH10
      • Mon 01/20, 3:00PM - 3:30PM


      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Monday Morning Break in the Exhibit Hall
      • EXH08
      • Mon 01/20, 11:15AM - 11:45AM

      • Dan Cooke
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Nintendo Switch Lite
      • EXH11
      • Mon 01/20, 3:20PM - 3:25PM

      • AAPT Staff
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Introducing Nintendo Switch Lite, a new version of the Nintendo Switch system that’s optimized for personal, handheld play. Nintendo Switch Lite is a small and light Nintendo Switch system at a great price. With a built-in +Control Pad, and a sleek, unibody design, Nintendo Switch Lite is great for on-the-go gaming. If you’re looking for a gaming system all your own, Nintendo Switch Lite is ready to hit the road whenever you are. Raffle will take place in the AAPT exhibit hall. Must be present to win.
      • Sunday Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall
      • EXH05
      • Sun 01/19, 3:00PM - 3:30PM

      • Dan Cooke
      • Type: Exhibit Hall
      • Sunday Morning Break in the Exhibit Hall
      • EXH03
      • Sun 01/19, 10:00AM - 10:30AM


      • Type: Exhibit Hall

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