and Vger 2 at Neptune. That was a peak experience, and I still have the t-shirt and memories.

I think what makes it so special is the knowledge that you're on the end of the same long electronic leash as the scientists, and you get a greater sense of participation knowing that you're seeing the data come in at the same time as them. It's so unlike those contrived PR events that NASA does to support manned space flight, where you can't really hide from the knowledge that there are astronauts and then there are the rest of us. At a Planetfest, you're one of the gang.

Expect to treasure the experience, alcaray.

You going to post from the event? How could you not?