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Topic: Cosmic Con, Manchester, UK, June 2015
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rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-24-2014 03:12 PM
   
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I can now announce the very first Cosmic Con event!This is the first of many Astronaut and Astronomy events coming from Cosmic Con. You now have the chance to meet: - Apollo 15's Al Worden
- Skylab 3 and STS-3's Jack Lousma
- Shuttle spacewalker Kathy Thornton
- Shuttle mission specialist Don Thomas
Apollo 7's Walt Cunningham
Skylab 4's Jerry Carr
Skylab 4's Ed Gibson
- As well as several guest speakers whom of which will cover a series of topics (astronomy, astrophotography, etc.)
The event is being held at the Hilton Manchester Airport hotel between 5th and 7th June 2015 (we're giving you plenty of notice). We have negotiated a rate of £79 B&B for Single rooms and £89 B&B for Twin/Double and Family rooms.The hotel is situated on the airport grounds and is a few minutes walk from the train station — nice and easy. We have also negotiated free car parking AND a 20% food and beverage discount at the hotel for ALL of our guests, simply show your event ticket when buying/charging to your room. Entry tickets cost as little as £10 AND children under the age of 13 get free entry. We do have other tickets available, all with different benefits (some of which are limited in number so get in there quickly). The event will consist of lectures, photoshoots and a gala dinner. And you will of course be able to get hold of as many autographs as you like. The Gala Dinner Tickets are £70 (Please note that the VIP Tickets already include entry to the Gala Dinner, as well as seating on one of the astronaut tables). Seats to the Lectures are numbered and are on a first come, first serve basis. You won't want to miss out on those! You will be able to get hold of autographs from each of our astronauts. We will supply a variety of high quality photographs, but you are welcome to bring your own objects for them to sign. There will also be a great selection of memorabilia for sale at the event. That includes space, astronomy and astrophotography gear. And... WE ACCEPT PAYPAL. Side note: We are currently waiting for the Promo Code from the Hilton so that you can book your hotel rooms. This will be announced on Friday (and a link added to the website for your convenience). |
Apollo14LMP
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From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-24-2014 04:15 PM
Nice and handy 40 minutes on the train — hate parking in Manchester!Hope to see many more like this superb... Great to see so many astronauts coming to the North West! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-24-2014 04:17 PM
We don't have many of these events in the North West, but like you say, it is easy to get to Manchester no matter where in the country you are, so we're hoping for a big turnout.  |
18blue78
Member Posts: 126
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 06-25-2014 04:25 AM
Great to have an event so close to home. Looking forward to it. |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 291
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-25-2014 03:13 PM
Is Cosmic-Con going to have a Facebook and Twitter page to keep us in touch with the event? |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-25-2014 03:32 PM
Here you go: Facebook and Twitter. |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-25-2014 04:09 PM
Is it just me, or is there something a little bit worrying about that name? |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 06-25-2014 04:11 PM
The name is a play on "Comic-Con" — the world's largest multigenre entertainment and comic convention. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-25-2014 04:39 PM
That made me laugh! I didn't even notice. Please pay no attention to the ''con'' part of the event name. It is as Robert says, a play on words |
Blackarrow
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From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-25-2014 09:07 PM
As Robert well knows, I recently visited Pasadena, home of four of Comic-Con's greatest fans. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-26-2014 07:47 AM
Just so everyone is aware, the photoshoots are NOT priced per person. We can get a maximum of 3 people (possibly 4) in each shot with our astronauts. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-29-2014 02:28 PM
You can now book your rooms at the Hilton Manchester Airport hotel by clicking the link on our Venue page here. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
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posted 07-02-2014 05:39 AM
For all of you astronomy fans out there, we have Astronomia setting up stall at the event. Knowledge and equipment at the ready! |
rgarner
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From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
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posted 07-13-2014 06:48 PM
Update: Our astronauts have kindly offered to hold a Panel, so now we can offer not only individual lectures but a panel with Walt Cunningham, Ed Gibson and Jerry Carr, all on the same boat! We even have Astronomer Nick Howes moderating for us.I know what you're thinking... ''swagger''. |
rgarner
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From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
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posted 07-26-2014 05:06 AM
For our meteorite and tv hunting show fans out there, we now have Geoff Notkin from the Discovery TV show ''Meteorite Men'' attending our event!He will be giving lectures, having photoshoots and signing autographs (as well as having 6 tables full of meteorites to stare at/buy). The list keeps growing! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-01-2014 06:33 AM
COMPETITION: All Tickets purchased from now until 1st November will go into a prize draw to win a REAL piece of Moon and Mars Meteorite worth £50! Get your tickets at cosmiccon.co.uk and enter the prize draw! |
rgarner
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From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-31-2014 08:33 AM
NEW GUEST: Mark Thompson, Presenter of BBC Stargazing Live.Mark will be giving free lectures, signing books and generally gracing us with his presence. So for you Astronomy fans out there, the plot thickens! |
Steve Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-06-2014 12:01 PM
Rich, great that you are putting this on. If you need any volunteer assistance please shout up. Not far to travel as well... |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-07-2014 05:49 PM
Thanks Steve! I'm surprised by just how many people have offered their assistance with the event. That said, I do already have a workforce in place but I do hope to see you (and everyone else) there!If the event is a success then it will be a yearly thing, if not then it will be the first and last so all support is welcome! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-11-2014 09:15 AM
Who is planning on coming to this? Show of hands people! |
18blue78
Member Posts: 126
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 09-11-2014 04:25 PM
'Hand up' I'm planning on going although holding off buying tickets until after Xmas. |
Buel
Member Posts: 649
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-12-2014 07:47 AM
Don't panic, Mr Mannering!!  I'm coming too, Rich. |
Madon_space
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From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 09-12-2014 02:37 PM
Richard, I am planning on coming but also waiting till after Xmas to buy the tickets. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-13-2014 05:01 AM
Nice to know a few of my fellow cSers will be attending!Don't forget to book your rooms though - you don't have to pay for the room until you leave and they can be cancelled anytime up until 4pm on the day of arrival. |
John C UK
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posted 09-16-2014 03:23 PM
Richard, I have sent you mail! |
Steve Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-21-2014 07:05 AM
I will be coming just a quick hop across the M62 for me. Nice to see you have got Gibson and Carr together, they are a great double act. Ed once introduced me to Jerry with 'Have you met my father....' |
lm5eagle
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posted 09-21-2014 07:25 AM
Have you considered inviting our very own Helen Sharman? I make this suggestion every year to Autographica but without success.Please please use this as an opportunity of having a UK astronaut. Helen would be a wonderful addition to the guest list. Thank you. |
Apollo14LMP
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From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 09-21-2014 09:35 AM
I read somewhere Helen doesnt like doing shows and autographs? Or am I wrong?Looking forward to this event... especially the variety astronomy, meteorites, and so on. |
Steve Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-21-2014 09:48 AM
Helen did Autographica a few years back. Chatted to her for quite a while. Did we talk about space? No, we spent time bemoaning roadworks on the M1... |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 09-21-2014 11:44 AM
...so THAT'S why she hasn't been back! |
Tykeanaut
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From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
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posted 09-21-2014 11:58 AM
It's very close to my birthday so the wife will not have to think too hard about what to buy me! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-23-2014 07:39 AM
Nice to know so many are attending I'm always looking to get more astronauts on board, but that means more £££! But if ticket sales allow, then more will be added to the lineup. |
rgarner
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From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-29-2014 04:56 PM
Looks like people are buying tickets as Christmas gifts now! Good news. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-26-2014 09:30 AM
Ticket Changes:Hello all. We have decided to change the VIP ticket so it now includes entry to all 3 astronaut lectures instead of the two free autographs from Ed and Jerry. If anyone has purchased a VIP ticket already and would prefer the original arrangement then please let us know and we will honour it. Otherwise, enjoy the lectures! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 01-10-2015 02:35 PM
MAJOR CHANGE: Due to a change in schedule, Walt Cunningham will no longer be attending Cosmic Con, but hopefully he will be at the next years event!Al Worden will be taking his place. More to follow. |
18blue78
Member Posts: 126
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 01-11-2015 04:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rgarner:
Due to a change in schedule, Walt Cunningham will no longer be attending Cosmic Con...
And I'd just spent a small fortune on a 1st edition of "The All American Boys." Never mind, these things happen, I'll just have to dig out my copy of "Falling To Earth" to get signed.Is there any news on when tickets will be sent out? |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 01-14-2015 11:53 AM
I'm sorry! If it helps, we have Walt on queue for next year.Tickets will be sent out 4 weeks prior to the event. But if they go missing or you forget them, we'll have a list of names and purchases so either way you're fine |
18blue78
Member Posts: 126
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 01-14-2015 03:18 PM
No apology needed, Al Worden is an excellent substitute and an amazing speaker.
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gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 02-02-2015 04:43 PM
Just booked flights and bought my ticket! Can't wait to meet Al again, what a gentleman, and an amazing speaker. I've never met ed or Jerry, it's sure to be a treat!Can we look forward to more Apollo era astronaut announcements? |
gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 02-05-2015 11:40 AM
Oh no, has Ed Gibson cancelled?! |
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