Highlights of European Astrofest in London 2024

A short video about a day out in London for the 2024 European Astrofest. It's a big conference with talks and all sorts of vendors and exhibitors, and this year they hosted their inaugural imaging competition sponsored by Celestron. My image of the solar system planets was shortlisted and exhibited at the hall, unfortunately I didn't win, but it was really nice to see among some great astrophotos. Also, you may now call me Commander Ivana!

[@RT65CB-SWL]

Fantastic image of the solar system planets! ✨🌞🌛🔭

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

Thank you! 🙏

[@astrojourneyuk]

I think all shows should have a competition like this, it was fantastic to see so many good entries printed out in a nice large format. Cracking image of the planets by the way!!!!

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

It really was so lovely to see! Thanks so much 🙏

[@jrwestimate6953]

Welcome back from the holidays. The Astrofest looks like so much fun. Congratulations on getting your image of the solar system exhibited in the hall. Looking forward to another year of your posts.

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

Thanks very much! Yes it’s very fun - and dangerous for the wallet.

[@jrwestimate6953]

yes, very much so@@CellistOnTheRoof

[@bbroastro]

Awh, thanks for the shoutout Ivana!

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

🙌😊

[@kevanhubbard9673]

Looks fascinating and I love looking at optical equipment and observatories.I visited the North Pennines Observatory in Allenheads, Northumberland a few days back not actually inside it just looked at the buildings on the outside and camped out on Killhope Law (673m),a mountain on the Co Durham/Northumberland border and an amazing view of Scorpius ♏'s claws at 0500 as it was so dark there plus I even picked up the galaxy M51 in my 8x25 Opticron monocular.

[@DSOImager]

That's an awesome print!

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

Thanks, there’s a small chance I might get to keep it!

[@microknigh7]

Darn, I completely forgot this was on. Life getting in the way as per, hey ho. Glad you enjoyed it though and nice pic.

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

Worth planning for next year if you’re in vicinity! Thanks.

[@kaustavbhattacharya3878]

It was a great Saturday. Gutted I couldn't take time off on Friday to attend the talks but the ones on the weekend were super. Your photo of the planets is great. Great detail.

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!

[@harrysastroshed]

I think yours was best looked really great - hope you get to keep the print
Harry Page

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

Thanks so much Harry, and many congratulations on your win! What are your plans with the 8” Evo?

[@harrysastroshed]

well cant complain :) not got a portable visual set up - hopefully this will fill the gap - you can never have too many scopes 😁

[@CellistOnTheRoof]

It’s really brilliant, you’ll have great fun with it! Yes one can never have too many scopes, I just need my husband to surrender to this 😄