[BAA-ebulletin 00764] THE SKY AT NIGHT

[BAA electronic bulletins service]

THE SKY AT NIGHT

There has recently been much public speculation about the future of the 
BBC's "The Sky at Night". It would appear that programmes are scheduled 
until December, but no decision has been taken about what happens beyond 
that date.

The Councils of both the British Astronomical Association and the Royal 
Astronomical Society have approved a joint letter, to be sent on behalf of 
both societies to the Director-General of the BBC emphasising the 
contribution that "The Sky at Night" has made to British science since 1957 
and urging the retention of a monthly programme devoted to astronomy.

There is also an on-line petition for your consideration and possible 
signature. A link is given below:

http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-bbc-please-do-not-axe-the-sky-at-night

Bill Leatherbarrow
President, British Astronomical Association
2013 October 5