[BAA Comets] 2013 MEETING

[Callum Potter]

Hi Denis,

only problem i can see is that this date would conflict with the
International (sic) Astronomy Show, which is being held near
Leamington Spa on 17th and 18th.

Whilst there might not be many BAA members that would want to attend
both, there would surely be a few (myself included, as I am one of the
volunteers down to man the BAA stand at the show).

Cheers, Callum

On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 1:17 PM, denis buczynski
<buczynski8166 at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
> The BAA Comet Section is now planning to hold a meeting with with a theme of "Comet Observing"
> during 2013. We are provisionally suggesting the following venue and date. 2013 May 18 in
> Northampton at The Humfrey Rooms. We would like members to indicate with a simple reply to this
> discussion group as to whether this suggested date and venue are suitable. Part of our thinking
> behind this suggestion is that the venue is central and accessible, the time of year means no dark
> time travelling, the phase of the Moon is 1st quarter.Also by that time we will have already seen
> the perihelion passage of C/2011 L4  PanStarrs ( a good chance for members  to share their
> observations) and we will be anticipating the approach of C/2012 S1 ISON . This a very exciting
> period to be a comet observer, who knows what we will see during 2013?
>
> Also if anyone would like to suggest preferred speakers( amateur or professional) or observationally
> related subjects to be covered then we would like to hear those suggestions.
>
> Following on from discussions at the joint Comet/ARPS meeting held at Milton Keynes earlier this
> month we are actively working on a new Section approach to CCD comet photometry and we would hope to
> be in a position to relay news of this to the meeting.
>
> Another reason for asking for simple replies this discussion group is for us to establish how many
> members actively read these posts, so if you can reply please do so.
>
> Best wishes and clear skies
> Denis Buczynski
> Secretary Comet Section
> British Astronomical Association
>
>
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