VentureScope

If you are looking to by your first telescope or upgrade and existing one or even kit out a professional observatory, then talk to Venturescope. You'll find all the major brands of telescopes and mounts plus friendly help, advice and after sales support to help make your purchase go as smoothly as possible.
You'll find more information on our main website www.telescopesales.co.uk or call us on 01243-379322. So come to Venturescope, the thinking persons telescope dealer.

Greenwich Observatory Ltd

Telescopes & Binoculars for Astronomers and Birdwatchers
Green Witch was born at midnight on Hallowe'en 1998 and rapidly grew to become one of the country's leading suppliers of top quality telescopes, binoculars and accessories. Our professional background gained at the Royal Greenwich Observatory and friendly, approachable manner have been key factors in Green Witch's success and we remain committed to providing our customers with the best service possible.

Cape Instruments

Introducing the revolutionary Cape Newise range of telescopes. Modified Newtonian Catadioptic Astronomical Telescope. For excellent optical quality. Many have been surprised at star parties where the Cape-Newise telescope has been demonstrated to outperform all other scopes on martian detail.
Cape equipment - Designed and built in the UK by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.

Golf Driving Ranges have always had a demand for substantial levels of obtrusive and intrusive lighting in order that players can see their ball in flight at night.

Well not any more! GlowBall Golf Ranges in collaboration with Philips Lighting, have developed a new system that will be welcomed by neighbours and Planning Authority Officers alike as it uses NO visible white light to provide even BETTER visibility using genuine 2 piece, 90 compression golf balls that Glow in the Dark!!!

For further information about GlowBall Golf Range offerings, please email Martinpcraven@BTinternet.com

Springer Astronomy

Springer publishes the leading practical astronomy list in the UK with book series such as "Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series" and "Astronomer's Observing Guide".
We will be offering a conference discount of 20% of all books bought and ordered at our stand during the Symposium.
Visit the Popular Science page on our website to browse our Astronomy titles. www.springer.com
For further information about Springer Astronomy please email: emma.lynden@springer.com

AstroCruise

Philip Perkins - www.astrocruise.com Philip is one of astronomy's foremost astro-photographers as a visit to his website will confirm. With illustrations from many of his superb images, Philip will show the beauty of dark skies and compare the results from polluted skies. He will present his techniques for astrophotography and for avoiding the worst effects of light pollution. His equipment consists of: AP 900 GTO Mount, AP 155 EDF refractor, RC Optical Systems 12.5" f/9 Ritchey-Chretien, Nikon 300mm f/2.8 and 400mm f/3.5 lenses, SBIG ST-8E, SBIG ST-4, and Pentax 6x7 cameras

One2See

One2See commenced in 2000 to research and develop Electroluminescent light panels which could be utilised for commercial applications. One of the first areas of development was the Electroluminescent Regulatory Road Sign and the related Sign sector in general. O2S has developed a product which, incorporated into a conventional road sign, will render that sign self-illuminating and more readily visible to all road users. O2S has received approval from the Department for Transport for use of its product on UK Highways.

The Society for Popular Astronomy

The Society for Popular Astronomy is Britain's largest astronomical society. We cater for beginners to astronomy, whether budding observers or those more interested in reading about the latest discoveries. As well as our bright and informative quarterly magazine, Popular Astronomy, members receive regular News Circulars which bring the latest information from observers. We have observing and advice sections and a popular online Forum where members can get advice and discuss the subject without feeling out of place. The annual subscription is just £15 a year, making the SPA excellent value. Visit our website at www.popastro.com for more information.