A gathering of amateur telescope makers, featuring guest speakers, technical talks, hands on demonstrations,swap tables ,raffles,and observing on the historical Stellafane site.The clubs founder Russell Porter was involved in the team that helped to create the 200" scope at Palomar. Also the club has a museum of ATM curios and scopes.The Stellafane Convention is the great Grandaddy of Star Party's in the scenic Hills of VT.