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.
Update: New astronomy equipment in the showroom
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Greenwich Observatory Photo Mugs The 91cm reflecting telescope at Greenwich Observatory, south-east London, UK. …. |
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Newtons reflecting telescope Photo Mugs Sir Isaac Newtons reflecting telescope. …. |
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Peking Observatory Photo Mugs Cross-section of the observatory, showing globes, quadrants and other observational equipment …. |
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Petzl TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp $43.95 A version of the Tikka Plus…this ultra-lightweight 4-LED headlamp features a red filter for discrete light and night vision preservation, 3 brightness settings (maximum, optimum, economic) and a blinking mode. It sports battery life of up to to 150 hours on regular settings (up to 400 hours on blinking mode). It’s water resistant and comfortable to wear. Red filter for discrete light and preserv… |
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Laser Light Show $99.99 Wonder and beauty into your room. Using powerful green laser and holographic technology, the Laser Stars Light Show projector will fill any dark space with a super sharp spectacle of animated stars and nebula cloud formations of the universe — even the occasional shooting star! Pivots to any angle; adjustable cloud dimmer lets you create cloudless scenes. Contemporary desktop design with optional… |
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Orion RedBeam SP Self-Powered LED Flashlight $19.99 When we say our newest astro flashlight is “self powered,” we mean it is powered by your own bad self! The RedBeam SP has a small hand crank that, when wound, charges an internal rechargeable battery. There’s no need for any other batteries, ever! Just 1 minute of winding cranks out up to 15 minutes of red LED light! Red light preserves your dark-adapted night vision while you read star charts or … |
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Sharper Image Laser Stars Light Show (HP800) $99.99 The Laser Stars Projector is created from powerful Green laser and holographic technology, a display this bright and clear has never been available before. Laser Stars is fully adjustable, requires no set up and will fill any room from the tiniest bedroom, to the largest warehouse, with a crystal clear animated star display…. |
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InstaparkĀ® 5mW 532nm Green Laser Pointer Module $21.20 This is our finest 5mw Green Laser Module we have manufactured ever! This green laser diode is so consistent and powerful for the price. We have a large supply so call for bulk discounts. Call us directly anytime 1-866-888-8185. 3 volts to power this module. You can use 1 (3 volt) CR2 battery or 2 (1.5 volt) AAA batteries or 2 (1.5 volt ) N batteries. The specs for this green laser 5mw module … |
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Orion Video Capture Device $49.99 The useful and immensely versatile Orion Video Capture Device makes it easy for you to view and capture video recordings on a laptop or PC. The Orion Video Capture Device attaches to your video camera, camcorder, DVD player, DVR, VCR, or any device equipped with an RCA composite, component, or SVHS output, and allows you to view, record and capture footage from those devices for viewing on your la… |
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Elenco OWI The Solar System $14.21 Young astronomers will delight in OWIs newest Mini Solar Kit – as they build, paint and watch their very own Solar System come to life with real solar energy. Planets orbit around the solar-paneled sun that drives a motor so the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides a hands-on lesson about how solar power drives a motor. The kit comes with 6 colors of opaque ac… |