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Etymology edit

astro- +‎ -fest

Noun edit

astrofest (plural astrofests)

  1. (rare) An astronomy-themed festival or exhibition.
    • 2012, Lutz D. Schmadel, “(7167) Laupheim”, in Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, 6th edition, volume 1, Springer, →ISBN, page 561:
      In 1975 Clausen founded an association of amateur astronomers Volkssternwarte Laupheim e.V. and became its president. By organizing traveling astronomical exhibitions and numerous international astrofests, he expanded Laupheim's reputation far beyond Germany.