[BAA Comets] 2013 MEETING

[Richard Miles]

Sorry Denis, I can't make that particular weekend.  Venue sounds good.
Can someone promote the use of the subsidised robotic telescope facilities 
for cometary work as described here:
http://www.britastro.org/robotscope/

Thanks,
Richard

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "denis buczynski" <buczynski8166 at btinternet.com>
To: "BAA Comets discussion list" <comets-disc at britastro.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 12:17 PM
Subject: [BAA Comets] 2013 MEETING


> 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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