Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show (PATS)
In 2007, the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference, Inc. announced a fall event to be held in Pasadena named the Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show (PATS). This annual event is held at the Pasadena Convention Center and focus displays by commercial vendors, astronomy clubs and other organizations as well as talks and workshops. The first PATS was held on September 13–14, 2008. It is designed to complement the ongoing RTMC Astronomy Expo which will continue to be held in Big Bear in May of each year.
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