Following is an exciting series of messages from the head of an Online
News Service in Thailand. Please respond to Dean Pim/Henderson directly
at "pimk@loxinfo.co.th": he is NOT a current 'meteorobs' or IMO member!
Not sure if anyone would be willing or interested to partner with CMNO
at this late date for the LEOs, but there seems to be some potential at
least for mutual aid here?
Lew Gramer <owner-meteorobs@latrade.com>
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From: "Dean Pim" <pimk@loxinfo.co.th>
To: Lew Gramer & Karen Simmons <lewkaren@tiacdot net>
Subject: Chiang Mai News Online
Date: 10/30/1998 02:11 PM +0700
Dear Lew,
I would like to introduce you to "http://www.chiangmainews.com".
We are a site based in Chiang Mai, north Thailand. We are now
investigating the possiblity of providing a live video feed of the
upcomming Leniods Meteor Shower from a viewing point here. I would like
to know if there would be any interest from your group to view this feed
and if you know of any other organisantions that would also be
interested. This feed will be done in conjuction with many professional
internet, ISP, Telecommunications and telvision companies in Thailand.
I would really appreciate any feedback that you could give me.
Yours Faithfully, Dean Henderson, CEO, Chiang Mai News Online
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Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:41:14 -0500
To: "Dean Pim" <pimk@loxinfo.co.th>
From: Lew Gramer <lewkaren@tiacdot net>
Subject: Re: Chiang Mai News Online
Cc: Lew Gramer work address <dedalus@latrade.com>
Hello, Dean, and thanks for the note! With your permission, I would
like to forward it to the 'meteorobs' mailing list (subscribership
about 450, including many of the amateurs and professionals who will
be travelling to Asia to observe the Leonid peak, and many who will
be remaining at home to analyze data from it!) If this is acceptable,
please reply to me at the following address:
Lew Gramer <<dedalus@latrade.com>
I am sure a number of individuals on 'meteorobs' would be interested
in using your service and/or providing feedback. And perhaps you will
even find prospective partners for this event.
Clear skies!
Lew Gramer
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From: Dean Pim <pimk@loxinfo.co.th>
To: dedalus@latrade.com
Subject: Chiang Mai Meteors Online
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 15:10:12 +0700
Dear Lew,
Thanks so much for your E Mail.
It has been great the amount of interest shown in this event and we have
but a few technical hitches to work through to make it happen (a direct
link to my ISP through a tropical jungle is the main one). It looks
like we will be using some sort of satellite connection from the jungle
which will be a bit novel. I would be happy if you would disribute this
information via e mail and anyone comming to Chiang Mai we would be
happy to look after as we have great hotel rates and are also having a
party on the night. Just remember however that this project is 90%
complete. As I have said we still have to work on some technical and
jungle things so I will not be able to 100% confirm that it is happening
until Wednesday this week or maybe before. People can see our progress
at: http://www.chiangmainews.com
Also attached is a banner for the page on Leniods on our site. [Snipped]
It will keep people posted on the progress and the URL for the live feed.
You can put this on your site if you wish, just link it to:
http://www.chiangmainews.com
Thanks again for all your help and if you know any groups that would
like to help sponsor this project please let me know.
Best Regards
Dean Henderson
Chiang Mai News Online
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