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Are astronomy groups changing with the rise of the Internet?
- September
- 9
6:12 pm Internet
l.kinoshita asked:
I’m looking for examples of non-traditional astronomy clubs, where there are no bylaws, no annual dues and no formal structure. Yet they have active members, regularly scheduled events and sell/trade equipment, just like traditional clubs.
I’m looking for examples of non-traditional astronomy clubs, where there are no bylaws, no annual dues and no formal structure. Yet they have active members, regularly scheduled events and sell/trade equipment, just like traditional clubs.
2 comments
Actually astronomers anticipated the internet by years with telex hot lines running from one observatory to another round the world. This system spread the news of supernova 1987A.
But a previous answer about some Yahoo groups is good. You might also find such groups attached to some popular astronomy websites, there is a fairly active forum attached to ‘Galaxy Zoo’.
Posted by Ken E, on September 14th, 2008, at 2:33 am. #.
Lots of yahoo groups are kind of like that. I am a member of some of them.
Posted by campbelp2002, on September 12th, 2008, at 10:55 pm. #.