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Topic: Autographica 19, Birmingham, UK, September 2013
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Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-07-2013 08:44 AM
   
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Originally posted by Robonaut:
Barbara Morgan was Christa McAuliffe’s back-up and could easily have been on the Challenger mission that killed seven astronauts. Despite this she hung around and flew the shuttle. I think she is a great guest and I for one am looking forward to meeting her.
Morgan, who flew STS-118, was also scheduled for that flight... when it was allotted to Columbia, and in fact, it was to be the next Columbia flight after 107. I met her at a science teachers' convention (don't ask) about three months after the loss of Columbia, Morgan indeed is a great guest.
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Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-07-2013 12:35 PM
Just to be going on with I see that Rusty Schweickart has now been announced as well. Really great looking line up for this show. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-08-2013 04:22 AM
This really is going to be one heck of a show.By the way, does anyone know if you can have two people included on photo-shoot? |
Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-08-2013 06:57 AM
I think you can but each person in the photo has to pay for a photoshoot ticket but you should then get two copies of the photo. I think the only exception they make is for what is classed as babes in arms who would but they have to be accompanied by a paying adult. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-08-2013 07:02 AM
It's gonna be a struggle picking the wife up! |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-08-2013 07:04 AM
Rusty is a great announcement. Well done Dave and Jason on another fantastic guest. |
minipci
Member Posts: 365
From: London, UK
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 03-08-2013 09:53 AM
Is Rusty going to give a lecture? |
Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-08-2013 03:15 PM
Just seen that Dave has said on the guest announcement thread on the Showmastters forum that Rusty will be doing a lecture both days on the subject of asteroids. |
minipci
Member Posts: 365
From: London, UK
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 03-08-2013 07:50 PM
Great news! |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 986
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-09-2013 10:08 AM
This is just getting better and better!Well done Jason, Dave and Paul - your efforts on our behalf are much appreciated! |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-09-2013 01:23 PM
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Originally posted by Paul23:
Just seen that Dave has said on the guest announcement thread on the Showmastters forum that Rusty will be doing a lecture both days on the subject of asteroids.
Perfect timing, after recent events. Having sat beside Rusty at dinner the last time he was a guest, I know how interested he is in the subject of asteroids and the danger they potentially pose to our future existence. |
robert_l
Member Posts: 168
From: Dundee,Scotland
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 03-11-2013 05:02 PM
I was at KSC in January and got to meet Jerry Carr. He was amazing. Talk and dinner, then the following day he gave a fascinating lecture on his flight in Skylab. Skylab, the Apollo space station is cool! I was only 13 at the time unfortunately it did not get much coverage on TV in the UK but have got some DVDs. I wish Skylab astronauts could be at Autographica for the 40th anniversary year. |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 986
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-21-2013 04:45 AM
Since Rusty will be talking about asteroids at Autographica, as well as our usual large pieces of framed, flown space hardware and 200+ signed books, Linda and I'll be bringing along a good selection of meteorites: big and small, of all types (including lunars & martians!) |
ApolloAlex
Member Posts: 390
From: Yeovil, England
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-22-2013 06:54 AM
Terry Pappas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot has just been announced. |
Skyguy48
Member Posts: 142
From: Scotland
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-24-2013 05:15 PM
Wonder if we would ever see the delightful Dee O'Hara take a trip to Autographica. I had a great chat with Dee at the Cape last November, and I for one would love to meet her again... Would anyone second that?
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topmiler
Member Posts: 148
From: eastleigh, hampshire, UK
Registered: Jul 2012
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posted 04-25-2013 03:36 AM
Definitely, I met her at the Cape in November too. She was signing at the table next to Gene Cernan, they were a great comedy double-act. |
Skyguy48
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From: Scotland
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-25-2013 05:20 PM
I had dinner with Gene Cernan last November, and he said "If Dee ever writes her autobiography then we (Apollo guys) would all be in the ****!" ...referring to the "intimate knowledge" she has of them ALL.  He was so funny. |
Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-07-2013 06:59 AM
Loathe as I am to give the Daily Mail any extra hits on their site, there is an article on there today about Eric 'Winkle' Brown.I'm adding this here due to his appearances at Autographica in the past. |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 986
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 06-15-2013 05:20 PM
George 'Johnny' Johnson, the bomb-aimer on Mick McCarthy's Lanc on the Dams Raid has been announced. A true British hero... |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 06-29-2013 10:50 AM
Can we send in our own photos for autographing? I have a Tracey Rock panorama that I would like to get Cernan's autograph on. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 07-03-2013 03:26 AM
I don't think you you can mail items in for signing but I may be wrong? |
jemmy
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Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-03-2013 07:37 AM
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Originally posted by Daugherty54:
Can we send in our own photos for autographing?
I have read on the Showmasters forum that the event organisers are willing to help anybody's request for an autograph. All you need to do is contact them and ask.
I think the team would be willing to help you with your request. |
Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 07-11-2013 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by David Bryant:
George 'Johnny' Johnson, the bomb-aimer on Mick McCarthy's Lanc on the Dams Raid has been announced.
To add to the theme, Barnes Wallis daughter has also been added to the guest line-up for the show. |
AstroAutos
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From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-11-2013 02:57 PM
This thread is a bit quiet!Looking forward greatly to my fourth Autographica and to meeting Gene Cernan, Walt Cunningham and Rusty Schweickart for the first time. Barbara Morgan and George Johnson are also interesting guests. Will be bringing my girlfriend over this time to give her a taste of the 'Autographica' experience. So who's going? What are you getting signed? Who are you most excited to meet? Do you think there will be anymore Mercury-Gemini-Apollo-Skylab guys announced? Great lineup so far though, can't wait for it! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-11-2013 03:09 PM
I will be attending this year, although I will be sitting behind a stall for most of that time. Darn! |
robsouth
Member Posts: 769
From: West Midlands, UK
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 08-11-2013 06:27 PM
I will hopefully be getting the orbital view of Florida in sunshine signed by Walt Cunningham. A photo of Cernan with the flag and the earth signed as well as one of Cernan during LEVA 3. It should be a good show. |
AstroAutos
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From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-20-2013 09:26 PM
The Bad News: Barbara Morgan has had to cancel due to her busy schedule, although Dave is trying to re-schedule her for the March show.The Good News: Joe Allen (STS-5, STS-51A and Apollo 15 CAPCOM) has been announced as a guest and will be doing one lecture and one photoshoot each day! |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 08-21-2013 02:43 AM
Thanks for the info Shane. I was looking forward to meeting her too, never mind.Still going to have an original WSS photo signed by Rusty and see Gene Cernan's lecture, so plenty to look forward to. Be nice to meet you again too! |
AstroAutos
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From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-21-2013 08:34 AM
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Originally posted by Tykeanaut:
Be nice to meet you again too!
Be nice to catch up with you too Chris! Just out of curiosity are you getting your original WSS photos through some source before the show? I too would like to get them for signing somehow. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 08-21-2013 03:15 PM
No sorry Shane, it's one of many different photos that NASA kindly sent me during the 1970's. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 08-22-2013 10:23 AM
Shane - If you want any re-prints why not try Nick and Bryar at SpaceBoosters. |
AstroAutos
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From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-22-2013 04:33 PM
Thanks Chris, will see if anyone on cS has any unsigned WSS lithos spare first and will then try Nick!  |
robert_l
Member Posts: 168
From: Dundee,Scotland
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 08-31-2013 09:29 AM
Not long to go now to Autographica, looking forward to coming back down to Birmingham. It was excellent last year. The hotel is very good. Looking forward to meeting more of my heroes from Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. |
robsouth
Member Posts: 769
From: West Midlands, UK
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 09-01-2013 05:18 PM
Got my photos to be signed sorted this weekend. Not long to go now. |
Madon_space
Member Posts: 667
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 09-02-2013 05:12 PM
Finally just bought the tickets for all photoshoots and Gene Cernan's lecture on Saturday. Also purchased Gene's WSS litho ready to be signed.Question is do I get it signed "Gene Cernan, Apollo 17, Last Man On The Moon" or just "Gene Cernan, Apollo 17". Decisions Decisions. Really looking forward to the show. |
JasonB
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posted 09-02-2013 07:25 PM
Get whatever makes you happiest because you should get what you want first and foremost.That being said I've always preferred Last Apollo Astronaut on the Moon as he may be the last American but he won't be the last man forever. |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 986
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 09-04-2013 01:03 PM
We just have to hope Joe Allen doesn't find a drawer to hide in! LOL! |
gliderpilotuk
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From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 09-06-2013 07:51 AM
For anyone unable to make the show, or desiring to take advantage of the more reasonable signing fee schedule arranged by Dave and the team, I can offer to obtain a few signatures for a modest fee. Contact me via e-mail. |
Jeremy
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posted 09-07-2013 08:51 AM
We will be at Autographica on the 21st and 22nd of September, anyone who has bought Patrick Moore items from Patrick Moore sales will remember us as personal friends of Patrick Moore.I have closed that site now out of respect and moved his items to my other site. The ONLY remaining items, photographs, Mars and Moon maps and books signed by Patrick will be at Autographica. We will be in the "Kings Suite." I am available on skywatcher@tesco.net. ALL genuine signatures as people know, I am able to take orders before the day, remember when these genuine items are gone, they will never be replaced. PayPal accepted. |
Tykeanaut
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From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 09-07-2013 11:54 AM
Any idea when the entry tickets are mailed out? |
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