[sac-board] Re: Herschel II Award

AJ,
This is a great achievement, and Joe's observing log is a thing of beauty. 
Perhaps SAC should start its own award program,  the 'SAC Herschel 800'.  It 
would require doing both lists of 400, which Joe has already done.  A nice 
plaque would be in order, not just a crummy scrap of paper like the AL gives 
out. (Joe should also get a big empty box of invisible objects.)

Also, we could have a very lively discussion about the AL.  Seven groups in 
Arizona are members, and the list includes familiar names like Dan Heim. 
But I don't see the TAAA on their list anymore.  Back in Illinois, our club 
was a member of the AL, and it seemed like thay provided very good 
information for novices.  They also held regional conventions at famous 
places like Fermilab. They have an annual head-tax, but I'm sure that's not 
the only reason why many clubs don't belong. - Paul

 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "AJ Crayon" <acrayon@xxxxxxx>
To: "SAC Bored" <SAC-Board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:56 AM
Subject: [sac-board] Herschel II Award


> As a few of you know Joe Goss has completed this observing program and I'm 
> trying to determine what should the Deep Sky Group Chairman, along with 
> agreement of the Board, present as an award.
> I've spoke with the Herschel II program managers and they indicate that to 
> get this award one, or their club, must be a member of the Astronomical 
> League.  Emphasis here is on the word must as there isn't any other way 
> they will support this award.  Let me say right now, up front, I'm not 
> interested in SAC becoming a member of the AL just to present this award 
> to Joe or any of the others that have indicated to me they will start this 
> program shortly.  The only AL observing award that is presented to people 
> that aren't a member is the Herschel 400.
>
> Now, with that background, it seem awarding just the telescope plate for 
> the HII program is a step down from the H400.  As a reminder the H400 has 
> the SAC plate plus a pin and certificate from the AL.
>
> So the question is, what should we present as an award for completing the 
> Herschel II observing program?
>
> AJ Crayon
> Phoenix, AZ
>

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