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Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 12:58 PM The Astronomical League is looking for ways at making its regions more effective and more responsive to the individual clubs' needs. Below is a recent letter from Regional Structure Study Chair Jerry Sherlin describing the situation. Your comments, ideas and suggestions are welcome. John Jardine Goss MERAL Chair
Ladies & Gentlemen:??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 2/14/2003 ?? Let me briefly introduce myself to those who don't know me.....my name is Jerry Sherlin and I am a past president the Astronomical League (as well as a past vice-president and executive secretary).? Currently I am the MARS region's representative. ?? At last year's ALCon in Salt Lake City, League President Bob Gent asked? John Goss, Pat Carr, and me to take on the task of investigating the League's regional structure.? From the current Reflector I've gathered your names as regional reps. or chairpersons plus I know several of you are no longer regional officer.....but as no matter whether you are a current or past officer we solicit your comments and ideas. ?? I agreed to chair this committee because I, like the League President, see a need for examining the League's regional infrastructure.? To begin with, you should know that this regional structure has remained unchanged, except for the addition of new regions, since the League was formed in 1947.? I believe the regional system was needed (at that time) because travel and "getting together" was quite different (in 1947) than it is now.? By having regions within the League, with regional meetings, it was easier for League members to come together.? There were also, at that time, far fewer "star parties" than there are now so, again, the regional convention acted as a meeting place for members within a more compact 5 or 6 state contiguous region. ?? The question now arises, is this system outdated, in need of overhaul, left alone.....or just what??? In some capacity I've been working for the League for over 40 years, both as a regional and national officer, and I've seen, oh how I've seen, the fortunes of regions change.? Some regions have consistently, year after year, been strong and active while others have floundered or, at best, swung between periods of activity and dormancy.? The key of course is competent and dedicated leadership but I have seen, and even participated in "shang haiing" people into regional office.? When Dr. Bob Stencel and I resuscitated the MARS region (about 7 years ago) the two men listed as regional officers had disappeared so long ago that nobody remembered them; I doubt seriously that this is an isolated example.? With a system that relies completely on volunteer labor, regions sometime just cannot find leadership or regional leadership becomes enmeshed in political squabbles.? Another problem that has come up, from time to time, is the rigidity of the regional boundary system.? Some clubs have felt tied to a particular region while the League's system of drawing political boundaries has placed them into another region.? One final point is the matter of money.....some regional treasuries are reasonably well off while others are bankrupt and have great difficulty in building and sustaining a regional treasury.? It's these kinds of problems? that beg the question of whether it is time to change this system.? The world has changed a lot, and certainly the Astronomical League has grown and changed a lot since 1947.?? ?? Because of this, I am asking for your opinions, ideas, and suggestions.? You are all involved, or have been involved, with regional politics and programs and you've encounter these, and other, problems.? What is the solution??? I think it is possible for us to build a consensus from the collective wisdom and experience of all of you.? Our committee solicits your input so we can prepare a report to President Bob Gent by the time of the ALCON 2003 in Nashville.?? Your support will be appreciated. Most sincerely, Jerry M. Sherlin MARS Regional Representative?? |
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Re: Tonight's Planetarium Show
In a message dated 2/18/03 3:46:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,
MFRYE@... writes: << We realize tonight is the Discovery Night at North Landing Elementary and some of you plan to attend. We are expecting a full house at the Virginia Beach Planetarium tonight. Since it appears that it will be a clear night, we wanted to invite one or two BBAA members to set up a telescope or two outside after the program (about 8pm). >> Since most of the "usual suspects" will be at North Landing tonight, this would be a great time for someone that would like to get more involved to help out at the Virginia Beach Planetarium. All you have to do is set up a scope outside the exit and show folks Saturn or Jupiter as they leave the show. Its easy and its fun. I know Chuck will really appreciate it. Try to let Chuck know that you plan to be there so he can tell his audience about it. The planetarium's phone number is 431-4067. Be sure to call before 7 p.m. when the presentation starts. Ted |
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Re: C/2002 V1 (NEAT)
开云体育There is a link in the upper left to go to English ? Mat ? ? -----Original Message-----
From: twforte@... [mailto:twforte@...] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11:32 AM To: backbayastro@... Subject: Re: [backbayastro] C/2002 V1 (NEAT) ? In a message dated 2/18/2003 9:42:57 AM Eastern
Standard Time, twforte@... writes: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the . |
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Re: C/2002 V1 (NEAT)
In a message dated 2/18/2003 9:42:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, twforte@... writes:
Until it is???corrected, the images may be seen at the following mirror site: ???Sorry. I didn't realize this site is in German ... just double click on the (blue) image and it will eventually animate comet Neat's passage. Ted |
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Re: C/2002 V1 (NEAT)
In a message dated 2/17/2003 8:42:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Richard Moncure <sundog@...>" <sundog@...> writes:
This site has some SOHO LASCO images of comet C/2002 V1 (NEAT).From Sky & Telescope: In the hours since yesterday's AstroAlert was issued, visitors to the SOHO Web site have been unable to view the latest LASCO C3 images showing Comet NEAT's passage by the Sun. The site is apparently experiencing a technical problem related to the snow emergency in the Washington, D.C., area. Until it is corrected, the images may be seen at the following mirror site: Ted |
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Re: North Landing Elementary Discovery Night
In a message dated 2/17/2003 7:46:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, George Reynolds <pathfinder027@...> writes:
Great email, Rick! ???See you tomorrow night.Yes, Great email, Rick. I'll be there. If the weather clears, I'll set up the 18 if we can find a dry spot. If its cloudy, well, I have an ample supply of moon maps and star charts compliments of Dr Hitt and the Chesapeake Planetarium. See you there. Ted |
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Re: Fan Mountain visit
In a message dated 2/17/2003 5:55:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Rob <rbeardsworth@...>" <rbeardsworth@...> writes:
Ted, I'll do that Rob. Thank you. Ted |
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C/2002 V1 (NEAT)
Richard Moncure <[email protected]>
This site has some SOHO LASCO images of comet C/2002 V1 (NEAT).
It should be visible through 2/20/03 |
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Re: North Landing Elementary Discovery Night
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Re: North Landing Elementary Discovery Night
Great email, Rick!? See you tomorrow night. George ?"Rick Bish <2bookworms@...>" <2bookworms@...> wrote: Just a reminder to all BBAA-ers that North Landing Elementary School George Reynolds, Deputy Commander, Tidewater South Section Royal Rangers Visit my Web page:? ? "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia ?Member, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)? Do you Yahoo!? - Powerful. Affordable. |
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North Landing Elementary Discovery Night
Rick Bish <[email protected]>
Just a reminder to all BBAA-ers that North Landing Elementary School
is having their "Discovery Night" Tuesday night at 7:00 until 8:30. Now, if this event is anything like last week's Science Expo, it's going to be great, not only for the kids who show up, but also for the parents and teachers as well! Actually, I think some of the older folks were as excited at seeing Saturn, the weather bands on Jupiter, and the craters on the moon, as much as the kids were! Just remember:you don't have to be an astronomy expert to help out! If that was the case, I wouldn't be able to go! Dick Moncure, Ted Forte, George Reynolds, and I had four scopes set up last week. We seemed to have a non-stop line (of kids and adults) by each scope until time to go. It was really a fun evening! Tomorrow's event is supposed to be even bigger! I know we can use more scopes for this event (six would be nice!)and some folks to remain inside to talk and pass out materials, as well. It seemed as though all of us who went last week had a great time. I know we all left in great moods. The smiles on the kids faces as they looked up from my eyepiece, things they said like: "Awesome!" and "Cool!" made the trip out to Chesapeake more than worth it. It was a thrill to know that some of these kids were discovering these celestial objects for the first time in their lives. I thought to myself, Who knows...maybe there's a Ken Broun in the crowd? Mr. Broun got his start in astronomy by viewing Saturn for the first time through a friend's telescope...did you know that? The address is: North Landing Elementary School, 2929 North Landing Road in Virginia Beach (behind the VoTech School). 427-6600 Our Point of contact is Ms. Tracy Coffin. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come on out, if you can make it! Rick Bish |
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Re: Fan Mountain visit
Ted,
Please keep me apprised of your and the club's efforts on this project, and any others involving Dr. Salgado, NSU, GRBs and etc. I would like to be as involved as my time allows in this area of endeavor. So, let me know of future meetings, trips, discussins, etc. if you can. Thanks! Rob Beardsworth --- In backbayastro@..., twforte@a... wrote: I accompanied Dr Salgado and Dr Miller from Norfolk State to theUniversity of Virginia yesterday. We spoke to several members of theastronomy department about a possible collaboration with them in building aremote robotic observatory on Fan Mountain.the NSU telescope. Dr Salgado asked me to attend because BBAA will be animportant partner in the observatory project.to the files section of the backbayastro site and download (or read) thefull report. I've also uploaded some pictures from Fan Mountain.(Click on photos and then open the Fan Mountain album.) I'll try to do apage soon on our HR.Com website too.and the project looks like it could go forward with a funding request inJanuary ... then who knows. I hope to arrange an observing session at FanMountain sometime this year, along with Dr Sagaldo and a few interested BBAAmembers, to help evaluate the site ... |
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New on the BBAA Website
Don't forget to check out our website.
There is a new page detailing the upcoming opposition of Mars. On our "Notices" page you can read the latest on the Deep Sky 2003 conference/convention of the NDSOS, and read about the Planetary Society's "Red Rover Goes to Mars" program. On "Current Sky Events" read about objects of interest in this week's sky from Sky & Telescope. "Space Place" has been updated and contains a tribute to the Columbia crew. And of course you can still read Kent Blackwell's eclipse trip to Africa article, George Reynold's article on the Chiefland Star Party, keep up to date on planned events and more! Ted |
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Photos please
I'd like to receive some new digital astro-photos from BBAA members for use
on our HR.Com web site. Please include the details of how the photo was taken and the image processed. The website limits image file size to 100kb, and suggests that images be kept to under 50kb, so it would help if you can send the file as a JPEG and reduce it to the required size, but its not absolutely necessary ... I can resize the file. And don't forget that there is room for photos here on backbayastro too. Yahoo makes it really easy ... they reduce the files automatically. Go to the backbayastro home page and click on photos. Then create an album and upload your pics. Let us know that you've uploaded them, and let me know if I can use them on the BBAA website. Thanks, Ted |
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Re: Fan Mountain
In a message dated 2/15/03 11:31:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
joepiotrowski@... writes: << Maybe we can find a planet or two as a project. Let me see..bbaaupiter? >> I like it! Seriously, thanks, Joe and Mat. Dr Sagaldo has promised to keep me well apprised of developments on the project and I will pass information along via this list, the newsletter and the BBAA website. There isn't much to do yet, they are 10 months away from the funding proposal to NSF and at least 18 months away from any concrete approvals I would guess. We should just remain guardedly optimistic for now. Ted |
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Re: Fan Mountain
Ted,
Just read the info on the web site about fan mountain. Would like to be included in the spring/summer outing if I'm not on call. I'm willing to help out in any way I can but am severely limited by my schedule.Sounds great.Maybe we can find a planet or two as a project. Let me see..bbaaupiter? Joe Piotrowski --- In backbayastro@..., twforte@a... wrote: Thank you Rick!pictures, too! I would like to be involved in that project, if there's stillroom. In addition, I would love to go up there in the late spring orearly summer.can be fairly flexable. |
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Fan Mountain
Rick Bish <[email protected]>
What a great job on the Fan Mountain report, Ted! Great pictures, too!
I would like to be involved in that project, if there's still room. In addition, I would love to go up there in the late spring or early summer. Let me know if I can do some "foot work" for this, as my schedule can be fairly flexable. |
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Consider yourself a member of the "Observatory Committee"! Anybody else? Ted In a message dated 2/15/03 2:22:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
2bookworms@... writes: << What a great job on the Fan Mountain report, Ted! Great pictures, too! I would like to be involved in that project, if there's still room. In addition, I would love to go up there in the late spring or early summer. Let me know if I can do some "foot work" for this, as my schedule can be fairly flexable. >> |
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