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Are astronomy groups changing with the rise of the Internet?

I’m looking for examples of non-traditional Astronomy clubs, where there are no bylaws, no annual dues and no formal structure. Yet they have active members, regularly scheduled events and sell/trade equipment, just like traditional clubs.

Lots of yahoo groups are kind of like that. I am a member of some of them.

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2 Responses to “Are astronomy groups changing with the rise of the Internet?”

  1. campbelp2002 Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Lots of yahoo groups are kind of like that. I am a member of some of them.
    References :
    http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/digital_astro/
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dynascope/
    http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/QCUIAG/
    http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/RoboScope/

  2. Ken E Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 10:53 am

    Actually astronomers anticipated the internet by years with telex hot lines running from one observatory to another round the world. This system spread the news of supernova 1987A.

    But a previous answer about some Yahoo groups is good. You might also find such groups attached to some popular astronomy websites, there is a fairly active forum attached to ‘Galaxy Zoo’.
    References :

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