SJAA 34th Annual Auction
Lots of Astronomical items were bought and sold at this auction. Here are some pics of the event:
Getting Started: registration and some free astronomy books
Buyers and Sellers
Auctioneer Greg Claytorr with “Runners” Ed Wong and Lee Hoglan
Some Fine Questars!
Scope for sale: Large, Small, and Brass
Looking over the auction items
Veteran Astronomers
SJAA Main Organizer Dave Ittner (left) with Auctioneer Greg Claytor (Right)
More Auction Volunteers from left to right: Rob Jaworski (SJAA President), Teruo Utsumi (Secretary), Lee Hoglan (VP), and Michael Packer (Treasurer)
Astronomical observer for 20 years and optical engineer. I design non-imaging prism and reflector optics for commercial, medical and high-end retail lighting.
Very kewl event. Had a great time, met some nice people and even scored a nice 6se scope for my 9 year old daughter. She was of course thrilled. Thanks guys!!!
Yep, it was a lot of work to pull off, but well worth it in the end. And I got my 5 yr old boy a 6″ Dob. We’ll be out at Rancho Saturday night for first (for him) light!
BTW, I love that picture of Packer, the Treasurer, with all the cash in his hand. Classic!
Nice pictures!