Post by billw on Sept 12, 2007 11:58:39 GMT
Welcome to the Scottish Astronomers Group online forum.
The original aim of the forum was to provide a central location for the activities of the SAG. With the speed of emails and the evolution of individual society internet sites over the past few years much of this necessity has become redundant. There are now several online observing groups, very much modeled on the 40+year SAG legacy of practical observing.
It is always a bit more pleasant and safer to observe with others, especially at the more remote locations.
As there are no longer formal memberships as such this forum is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy and who is willing to get out and do some observing, share ideas and experiences as well as have a good laugh with others at the observing sessions.
Registration is necessary to make postings but that is now considered to be your "membership" of the SAG.
No matter what level of experience you have you are more than welcome to join in. The older, sorry more experienced, hands are always available to give help and advice. The only thing needed is some enthusiasm.
There are few house rules. The postings can be about anything related to astronomy and astronomical observing. Telescopes, cameras, meteors, aurora, NLC, get togethers (anywhere and anyone) deep sky, the moon and planets, observing tales etc etc, are all fine.
ALL are welcome BUT If it's not astronomy related then don't post.
That's all.
I look forward to catching up with you under the stars.
cheers and clear skies,
Bill.
The original aim of the forum was to provide a central location for the activities of the SAG. With the speed of emails and the evolution of individual society internet sites over the past few years much of this necessity has become redundant. There are now several online observing groups, very much modeled on the 40+year SAG legacy of practical observing.
It is always a bit more pleasant and safer to observe with others, especially at the more remote locations.
As there are no longer formal memberships as such this forum is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy and who is willing to get out and do some observing, share ideas and experiences as well as have a good laugh with others at the observing sessions.
Registration is necessary to make postings but that is now considered to be your "membership" of the SAG.
No matter what level of experience you have you are more than welcome to join in. The older, sorry more experienced, hands are always available to give help and advice. The only thing needed is some enthusiasm.
There are few house rules. The postings can be about anything related to astronomy and astronomical observing. Telescopes, cameras, meteors, aurora, NLC, get togethers (anywhere and anyone) deep sky, the moon and planets, observing tales etc etc, are all fine.
ALL are welcome BUT If it's not astronomy related then don't post.
That's all.
I look forward to catching up with you under the stars.
cheers and clear skies,
Bill.