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2016 Joint SEPA/WAC Conference May 31 - June 4, 2016
ON BEHALF OF THE W.A. GAYLE PLANETARIUM, WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT TO OUR FACILITY!
The Gayle Planetarium is owned by the city of Montgomery and operated by Troy University. The fully-digital planetarium seats 159 comfortably under its fifty-foot Spitz dome.
Our Planetarium is an iconic fixture in historic Oak Park, home to 40 acres of gardens, a fishpond, playgrounds, and multiple walking trails. Situated in the center of the city, the Planetarium is just minutes away from a number of city attractions, historical landmarks, restaurants and the states premier shopping experience at the Shoppes at Eastchase.
The theme of this years SEPA/WAC conference is Eclipsed by No Other. We will all certainly be inundated with inquiries from news affiliates and the general public regarding the Solar Eclipse of 2017, and this conference will prepare you to be the subject matter experts.
Our keynote speaker will be Fred Espenak, aka Mr. Eclipse. A retired NASA astrophysicist, author, photographer, and eclipse expert, his talks capture his passion and excitement about this topic and astronomy. We are so honored and excited that he has agreed to come to the SEPA/WAC conference and share those things with us.
As is the norm with most SEPA/WAC conferences, you will be kept very busy. We will have a number of workshops, multiple papers, dome demonstrations, and much more.
Workshops will cover a variety of topics, including: the World Wide Telescope project, Preparing for the Eclipse, and Full-dome digital Photography tips, educational materials for your programs, and the fun of live shows.
We have a great field trip to the Wetumpka Meteor Crater planned as well. This field trip is less than an hour away, so it wont be an all-day bus ride.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Embassy Suites Montgomery
300 Tallapoosa St.
Montgomery Al, 36104
embassysuites.hilton.com
TEL: +1-334-269-5055
FAX: +1-334-269-0360
The SEPA room block will be released on May 6th, 2016.
Enjoy more at a great choice of hotel in Montgomery.
Relax in the only all-suite hotel in Montgomery in a suite with included WiFi, a microwave oven, refrigerator, and two 36-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathe in the pool or re-energize in the fitness center with the latest modern equipment. Start your day right with a free cooked-to-order breakfast just the way you like it, and enjoy our nightly complimentary Evening Reception* in the lobby.
Be sure to mention you want the SEPA room rates for the conference.
CONFERENCE SITE
W. A. Gayle Planetarium is located just off Interstate 85 at
Exit 2. From I-85 North exit 2 is called Forest Ave, however
from 1-85 S it is Mulberry Street.
Physical/Mailing Address: 1010 Forest Ave, Montgomery Al 36106 (Inside Oak Park)
Phone Number: 334-625-4799
AIRPORT
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) serves the greater Montgomery area. Generally, it opens at 4am and closes after passengers on the last flights have departed. MGM Airport is only six miles southwest of Montgomery off Selma Hwy 80, west of I-65, and is accessible from I-85 connecting to I-65 south. Current airlines serving the terminal are American Eagle /US Airways & Delta. http://iflymontgomery.com
MEALS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please note all the meals listed are provided to you at no additional charge. This is only possible due to the tremendous support of the vendors sponsoring this conference. Please take the time when you visit the vendors at the conference to thank them personally.
Breakfast:
Must be a registered guest of the Embassy Suites Hotel.
- Start your day right with a free cooked-to-order breakfast just the way you like it, or from the hot breakfast buffet.
Wednesday Lunch: (Sponsored by Evans and Sutherland)
Wednesdays luncheon is the vendor luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
- The lunch is a buffet lunch in the hotel atrium.
Wednesday Dinner (Sponsored by Prismatic Radiant): LIMITED TO THE FIRST 175
2 hour Dinner Cruise on board the Harriot II Riverboat. As the city provided this at cost, we will not have a choice of dinner plates.
- Dinner will consist of: Garden salad, 8 oz. Grilled Chicken served over an herb rice pilaf and accompanied by Signature Green Beans and a dinner roll, Bread Pudding, Coffee, tea and water included in your meal.
Thursday Lunch: (Sponsored by GOTO)
Wintzells Oyster House
- This will be a buffet luncheon.
Thursday Dinner: (Sponsored by Seiler Zeiss)
Odessas Blessing (Home Style Cooking)
- Buffett Toss Salad, Smoked Turkey, Shrimp Creole, Roast Beef, Squash Casserole, Stir Fry Veggies, Rolls, Desserts Assorted Sweets and cakes, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, water.
Friday Lunch:
- Box lunches will be provided for the lunch at the Wetumpka Meteor Crater.
Friday Night Banquet (Embassy Suites) (Sponsored by Spitz)
- Mediterranean Chicken Stuffed with mozzarella, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes. Fresh spinach salad (warm bacon dressing), sautéed asparagus, roasted red potatoes, fresh baked rolls and butter, tea and coffee, dessert.
- Pepper Crusted London Broil Bourbon sauce, Fresh spinach salad (warm bacon dressing), sautéed asparagus, roasted red potatoes, fresh baked rolls and butter, tea and coffee, dessert.
Please contact Rick Evans directly regarding additional or special dietary needs or other special considerations (wheel chair, hearing impaired etc.) at rlevans@troy.edu , or 334-625-4799.
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LocationW.A. Gayle Planetarium (View)
1010 Forest Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106
United States
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