Here is an absolutely amazing collection of "amateur" astrophotos. Be sure to explore this site thoroughly and to click on "enlarge" at the top of each photo. ...
This is from AOS member Dr. Glenn Schneider of the Hubble NICMOS team I am forwarding to the AOS the following correspondence from Rob Seaman at NOAO. The...
NM Astronomers & Astro Officers I know I am getting a little ahead of myself here, but are there any Total Solar Eclipse addicts online here that are thinking...
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A member of AOS hasn't missed an eclipse in about 30 years and he formed his own travel agency just to see eclipses. I'll see what he has in mind. Sue Rose ...
I just wanted to let everyone know of the the latest project from the AAAA. It is an Astronomer's Messier Journal, an Observing Log Book. It turned out quite...
That looks like a nice package that you have produced for budding amateur astronomers. I am ordering one and will use the AL material for the young astronomer...
In a message dated 11/17/2005 8:43:23 AM Central Standard Time, morganjt56@... writes: That looks like a nice package that you have produced for budding...
I received this today, and want to pass it along. Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA To: All Astronomy Clubs in Texas (as well as PAS in LA): Re: Deep South Texas...
In a message dated 11/19/2005 6:51:08 AM Central Standard Time, TNTrees@ writes: How can we contact Jason to get more info? Thanks. Terry Sorry. I did not...
Hey all. Our club is looking into doing a survey of its membership, and I was wondering who on here has done one. What we are looking for is feedback from our...
Hi Kevin, It seems most clubs have the same core group that actively participates. I think 15-20% is average from what I’ve read. I belong to small group of...
Thanks again Ed! Terry ... From: astro-officers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:astro-officers@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of eflaspo@... Sent: Saturday, November...
Hi Kevin, you have discovered one of the most common problems that amateur astronomy clubs have. Two years ago, at a managers retreat that we held we...
Allen, Yeah, we've got around 200 members, and the club has been around for 50 years. We've tried not to give talks over people's heads, but we want it to be...
Jim, Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately this situation for us is coming to a head, but I've (and the rest of our club leaders) have known about this for...
Hi My advice is to keep the surveys short - so folks will figure they can answer them in a couple of minutes. Plan on calling folks to follow up. The more...
Greetings all, I am new to this group and I thought I would introduce myself and the MVAC. My name is Leonard and I am the president of the Mission Valley...
Welcome to the group. Have you considered membership in the Astronomical League as well? Sue Rose President Amateur Observers' Society of NY www.aosny.org ...
Welcome Leonard, it is always nice to hear from another part of the country. It sounds like you live in an exciting part of the country. I have never been to...
Thank you. Sorry for the delayed responce. Yes we will be concidering membership in the Astronomical League in the near future. Leonard Lahaye,Sr. President ...
Thank you James for the welcome. Sorry for the delayed responce. Yes Northwest Montana is a great place to live. We have a great place to conduct or club...
Thank you. I am very happy that this group is here and that I am a member. I am sure I can learn many things that will help me to better our club for it's...
We tried a survey about 2 years ago. There were very few replies. We're thinking of trying again. This time, it will be a verbal survey, person to person. It...
James, I know I have the first article around somewhere but I can't put my finger on it. Would you be willing to put a copy in the files section of this group...
I am Gene Giermann, of Prescott, AZ. I am a past President of our Prescott Astronomy Club, Currently running for Secretary and am the newsletter editor. I live...
If you're looking for an addition to your meeting, you can download Jack Horkheimer's Star Gazer TV program. They run 5-10 minutes. Sue Rose President Amateur...