You are invited to attend the NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference May 4-5, 2006 Rockland Community College Suffern, New York We are pleased to announce that the 2006 NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference (NEAIC) will be held in conjunction with NEAF (the NorthEast Astro Forum), giving astroimagers and astrophotographers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the experts at NEAIC and then examine the latest cameras, telescopes, and accessories at NEAF. That's right: four great days of amateur astronomy! The NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference will be held on May 4 and 5 at Rockland Community College, followed May 6 and 7 by the country's largest and best astronomical exposition: NEAF, the NorthEast Astro Forum. These are two premier events that you don't want to miss. The NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference will put you in touch with outstanding speakers covering four major topic areas that are sure to be of interest: -- Deep-Sky Imaging -- Imaging with Digital SLRs -- Planetary Imaging, and -- Imaging for Science. Whatever your interest, you will have the opportunity to meet top amateur astronomers in these fields and learn how to apply their expertise to your personal imaging projects. Whether you are a seasoned imager, or are just getting started, this conference will have something for you. Our speakers include: -- Ron Dantowitz -- Rick Fienberg -- Rob Gendler -- Tony Hallas -- Jim Misti -- Joe Patterson -- Robert Reeves and many others Their talks and break-out sessions will give you the opportunity to see and hear top amateur astronomers discussing their techniques and answering your questions. For more information on the NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference, please visit our website (still under construction) and updated regularly: http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/NEAIC We expect that the full schedule of events will be available by February 15. Registration fee for this two-day conference costs $145, and includes morning coffee and donuts and lunch each day. An additional benefit to NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference attendees: You will receive a free two-day pass to NEAF! Space is limited so please register early. We hope to see you there! (signed) Your NEAIC Conference Committee -- Jim Burnell -- Richard Berry -- Mike Peoples -- Saieed Safaie