Come and join the fun all day long at the SCAE Astronomy Expo on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 from 10am – 6pm! We’re expecting almost forty different astronomy product manufacturers, organizations, and clubs to be at OPT’s beautiful showroom location to show off their latest creations and talk to you about your wildest astronomy dreams. Speaking of your wildest dreams, you’ll get the chance to win one of several dozen valuable astronomy prizes! Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned amateur astronomer, we promise you will see and learn something new at SCAE…
July 13th Overview
FUN: Come and join the fun all day long at the SCAE Astronomy Expo on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 starting at 10:00AM! Almost forty different astronomy product manufacturers, organizations, and clubs will be at OPT’s beautiful showroom location to show off their latest creations and talk to you about your wildest astronomy dreams. Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned amateur astronomer, we promise you will see and learn something new at SCAE! SAVE: OPT celebrates SCAE every year with a two-week...
Read MoreExhibitors for 2013
Every year OPT’s Southern California Astronomy Expo plays host to a huge variety of manufacturer representatives. They travel from around the world just to be there to answer your questions! Each manufacturer will be displaying their latest and greatest at their SCAE booth. Come see premier products and talk to the experts that make them. If you ever had any questions about astronomy as a hobby, this is the place to get them answered!
Read MoreSpeakers & Lectures
As always, OPT will present three quality speakers for SCAE, 2013 on Saturday, July 13th. Their lectures will be free to attendees on a first come, first serve basis, and topics will cover a wide range of subjects of interest to amateur astronomers of all interest levels. Keep an eye out for new speaker announcements as the big day approaches! We will list them here as they are confirmed:
Read MoreRummage Sale
Are you looking for a great deal on a used or open box telescope, eyepiece, pair of binoculars, or astro accessory? On Saturday, July 13th, OPT will be having a “rummage sale”, and we’ll have loads of products available at highly discounted prices. Items will be new, or demos, or used, but they will be priced to sell! The swap meet starts at 10:00am and will run until 4:00pm. Come early for the best deals! Please Note: If you are a regular at SCAE every year, you may remember that the...
Read MoreDirections, Parking & Tourist Info
OPT’s showroom is located in beautiful downtown Oceanside, caddy-corner from Oceanside High School just west of Highway 5 on Mission Avenue. We’re just a few short blocks from the best beaches in San Diego County as well as several great restaurants. July is a perfect time to enjoy sunny San Diego, so bring the kids and stay for the weekend! EVENT PARKING: Where To Park: Each year...Read More
