[sac-forum] Re: Observing Awards
- From: "Jennifer Keller" <starhopper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:04:15 -0700
I inquired on this some time ago and it was an easy Yes at the time. I
mailed off a few of Paul Dickson's Messier Catalogs to Elaine Osborne--a
regular attendee of the Grand Canyon SP--for her very small astronomy club
in Virginia so they would motivate to move their telescopes off the 4 or 5
usual objects.
I think the answer should be a welcoming and resounding YES!!! A fee to
cover the award would be necessary--$10 bucks or whatever and if someone in
Burkino Faso couldn't figure how to mail us a US$ denominated exchange than
maybe the idea that A Saguaro Astronomy Club Award has made it across the
longitudes would be enough compensation.
As for mulling over the notes, probably the idea to have the local astronomy
club person (if available) certify them would be the best idea. Other than
that I don't think it's the biggest concern--something about the honesty of
an astronomer.
I think it would be another great contribution from SAC to the Astronomical
Community--
Jennifer Keller
----- Original Message -----
From: "AJ Crayon" <acrayon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "SAC Bored" <SAC-Board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "SAC Forum"
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Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 9:22 PM
Subject: [sac-forum] Observing Awards
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> This evening I got an e-mail from someone, out of state, that is
> interested in participaing in SAC observing and award programs. I see
> nothing wrong with anyone using any of our programs for their observing
> enjoyment; in fact it should be taken as a compliment.
>
> The question comes up with the award to a non SAC member. My position
> is to make this award possible, but not at SACs expense. We, I, SAC
> would charge them some nomial fee to cover the cost of the plate and,
> perhaps, part of all of the shipping.
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> Of course, they would have to send in the observations and remittance
> for review before ordering and sending the award.
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> I'd like some discussion here in preparation for the next Bored meeting
> for us to make a final decision.
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> Clear skies,
> aj
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