Anyone Here A Member Of The British Astronomical Association...??

[Greg]

I've been looking at their website and I'm considering joining...

Anyone on here a member and is it worth joining...?

There's lots of information over there and more for members...Just wondering really..

Greg

[GordonCopestake]

I'm a member. You get a lot of printed material through the post. Although to be honest, I dont find much advantage to being a member as the net has more information available and quicker. I think for people without an internet connection, or people who prefer to not take part in forums like this one then the BAA is a great resource. If you are computer literate and dont mind finding your info on the net, then I can't see much advantage. Just my 2p worth

[FLO]

No, but I am a member of the Society of Popular Astronomy. It costs only £15 per year to join and you get quarterly magazines and at least six News Circulars. They are a studious but friendly bunch. Also, check out their SPA Astronomer's Pen Light (eighth item down the list). It really is excellent and much too cheap!

[GordonCopestake]

I'm a member of the SPA too

[Greg]

Thankyou gentlemen ....

[lunator]

I'm a member of the Webb Society http://www.webbsociety.freeserve.co.uk/

It is the main resource for DS observers in the UK & Europe.

[Greg]

Thanks Ian...I'll look at the web page..

Decided to go for you recommendation on the book...4-6 week wait..

Thanks again..

[lunator]

Yikes Greg

The book must be right at the bottom of the draw

Did you go for the Mullaney book or Bob Argyles?

[jonifive]

I'm in the SPA. Thats how I meet Steve and ended up here They are very nice but most of their stuff goes over my head!

Jonathen

[James]

I'm a member of the SPA and the BAA but will only be renewing my SPA membership. Echoing GordonCopestake's earlier comments I too find it easier and quicker to get info off the internet rather than relying on the BAA.

[lunator]

Sounds like the BAA needs to change tack abit.

[Greg]

Did you go for the Mullaney book or Bob Argyles?

Bob Argyles, Ian...

Publishers are in Holland, I ordered a book on Spectroscopy from Amazon..That was three weeks ago..

Had and e-mail from Amazon

tems not yet dispatched:

Delivery estimate: 12 Jul 2007 - 30 Jul 2007

* 1 of: Whitethorn Woods

Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.

* 1 of: Star Sullivan: Quick Read (Quick Reads)

Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.

* 1 of: Disco Fever Vol.1

Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.

* 1 of: Practical Amateur Spectroscopy (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy)

Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.

* 1 of: The Best Disco In Town [box set]

Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.

Greg

[Phil73805]

I'm a member of the SPA and am looking to join the BAA, however, annoyingly you can only join in August to enjoy a full years membership otherwise the full fee will only take you to the coming August. Very irritating.

Phil

[daz]

Well, I have just joined the BAA as I really want to start making variable star observations this season.

If you join now, your application is held over till August, but you can attend meetings and stuff - but yes, irritating that they don't pro-rata the charges.

I think if you are just in it for the info, then its not for you. Reading the web pages, its certainly aimed more at the recording the observational results - and as I say, something I would like to do!

I keep meaning to join the SPA - I'll go and have another look