Re: ATM S&T format

["Tom Krajci" <krajcit@det5wg57.barksdale.af.mil>]

> From: mkoloski@orednet.org (Michael Koloski)
 
> There is one big concern that I can see.  Many of you have alluded to
> it here on the list.  How will persons discover that they too can
> build telescopes better than some of the stuff advertised in S&T.
> Maybe ATMA needs to take out a standing 1/2 page ad in S&T
> telling people that there are alternatives to Meade, Celestron and
> Orion.  

I had a similar thought on this matter and I think it's worth 
considering further.

Perhaps not a 1/2 page ad (I have no idea what the rates are to pay 
for advertisements in S&T, Astronomy, Scientific American and other 
science mags, electronics and ham mags, etc.) but some type of small 
classified ad may be a cost that is outweighed by the benefit.

Or at least in the astro magazine section where they mention a 
calendar of various star parties. . .perhaps this list can be 
mentioned on a quartely or semiannual basis?

We have to get the word out to others in the hobby!  Demo's and 
seminars at star parties, announcements of ATM events at these star 
parties in magazine calendars, adverts or other announcements in 
astronomy related magazines, etc, etc.

Tom Krajci

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