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(meteorobs) The North American Meteor Network
As a service to the new subscribers to this mailing list, I would like to
provide an introduction of the North American Meteor Network (NAMN). The
NAMN was created in 1995 to coordinate the observations of amateur meteor
observers. From that beginning, it has expanded to include programs of
recruiting new observers and providing guidance and instructions on how to
carry out programs of meteor observing that insure data is collected in a
scientifically useful manner.
Our communication is primarily done by e-mail and this mail list, but
regular postal mail channels as well as telephones are used to communicate
among members. We produce a newsletter (Radiant Rising) which is made
available to all members free of charge. Additionally, we have a Guide to
Meteor Observing that is also made available free. The NAMN has no dues and
operates as an informal group of observers and others interested in meteors.
We support the work of both the Meteors Section of the Association of Lunar
& Planetary Observers (ALPO) and the International Meteor Organization
(IMO). The NAMN has formed what is called a "partnership" with these two
organizations. In addition, we recently have become an affiliate of the
American Meteor Society (AMS). All of the data we collect is provided to
these groups to insure the work of our members receive the widest possible
exposure. This makes our contributions available worldwide.
In addition to 'meteorobs', NAMN also has a WWW homepage where observing
instructions, forms, and other information may be found. The URL to the home
page is listed below as part of my signature.
I look forward to the participation of our new 'meteorobs' subscribers, and
welcome any questions you may have about NAMN, becoming a member or our
methods of observing.
Clear Skies!
Mark Davis, MeteorObs@charlestondot net
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, USA
Coordinator, North American Meteor Network
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NAMN home page:
http://medicine.wustldot edu/~kronkg/namn.html
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