T H E A S T R O N O M Y / S P A C E B B S D I R E C T O R Y
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The following Astronomy/Space Bulletin Boards were on-line and
running as of Oct. 1st, 1991. This list is offered as a service
to the BBS community and to Astronomy/Space enthusiasts. This
directory may be copied and distributed freely so long as it is
unaltered in any way. Updates to this list will be issued every
quarter. To find out how you can submit your favorite Astronomy
or Space BBS to this list, or make changes to an already existing
listing, please refer to the text at the bottom of this directory
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FEATURES: This mailbox is a source for the active observers. Circulars,
orbital elements, ephemers etc. supports the observer to find and
trace his favorite objects. The mailbox is connected to the worldwide
UUCP and may be adressed by several nets. Programs and pictures are
another point of data, as well minor astronomical catalogs. In the
future the mailbox will be run also in English and a SIMBAD like
feature include ephemeris computing should included. Another hot
topic are space and satellites. Orbital elements and hot news from
the space front are very interesting for our user. The mailbox is
not open for guests, but you can download an application. Foreign
user have minor rates, because their high telefone costs. Astronomy
sections are for all, as sun, comets, asteroids, variables etc.
Information Provided by Jost Jahn, Co-Sysop.
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BBS NAME: ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE ATLANTIC BBS
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 404 985-0408
CITY, STATE: Atlanta, GA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Eric Greene
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours/Day
NET/NODE: 8:7301/208 (The NETWORK)
MEGS ON-LINE: 120
BBS SOFTWARE: TBBS V2.1S
FEATURES: The Southeast's Premier astronomy BBS. Large selection of
astronomy/space software, text files and graphic images. Official BBS
of SERAL - Southeast Region of the Astronomical League. Access to
FIDOnet, The Network and Usenet newsgroups. The Astronomical Society
BBS is also the electronic message center for the Georgia Skeptics.
No registration or validation required. New users have full access on
their first call including 60 minutes of online time and 1 meg of
downloads.
BBS NAME: ASTRONOMY - Sponsored by the Orange County Astronomers
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714-738-4331
CITY, STATE: Fullerton, Ca.
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Walter Clark
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 80
BBS SOFTWARE: Wildcat
FEATURES: Every file has a one page text file which explains how
to use it & why it is better than any other like it. Mostly science
oriented, engineering, HAM, AI & lots of Astronomy. Has the EVA
facility for leaving a one line opinion of what you think of a file.
The summary can be D/Led to see what others have said. Most
important of all, except for Astronomy, only the best shareware
programs are stored.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (416)-458-5907
CITY, STATE: Toronto, Canada
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 2400 and lower
SYSOP NAME: Kieran Carroll
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
NET/NODE: (none)
MEGS ON-LINE: 20
BBS SOFTWARE: Wildcat! (shareware version)
FEATURES: This BBS is operated by the Canadian Space Society, a
Canadian space enthusiasts' group with chapters in Toronto and
Ottawa, and members across the country. The formal reason for
operating the bbs is to provide space news and information to CSS
members. However, access is free to all who wish to use the board.
Much activity on the board has been generated by amateur
satellite-tracking enthusiasts, who use the mail and file exchange
services to exchange satellite tracking software, and up-to-date
lists of satellite orbital elements; the board has been used as a
message center to help coordinate activities such as tracking of
classified US Space Shuttle missions. Another topic of discussion on
FEATURES: Astronomy data files as well as programs. Many pix.
There is heavy interest in using NOAA satellite data on PCs.
The SysOp is currently working on D/L data from them. Primarily
supports IBM, but data and text files are easily ported.
Information Provided by Timothy Middendorf, BBS Subscriber
FEATURES: Dallas Remote Imaging Group BBS supports these features:
Satellite tracking programs
Real-time weather satellite and other imaging satellite imagery
Latest keplerian elements (NORAD) for over 200 satellites
How-to Info on satellite tracking and image reception
Satellite tracking software for a variety of personal computers
Latest intelligence reports from the Geoff Perry Kettering Group
Military satellite/SHF/UHF/VHF/HF monitoring frequencies
Database of over 5000+ objects launched into earth orbit
Over 3000+ files in the files subsection
On-line conferencing for satellite intelligence and updates
Official AMSAT Bulletin Board Service for amateur radio operators
Astronomy and Space related programs and information
Latest JPL/NASA updates on Hubble/Voyager/Magellan/Galileo/Space Probes
Weather satellite systems and image capture program listings
Multiple telephone line input
Courier HST 9600 modem support
Hundreds of satellite images on-line for multiple PC displays
Journal of Environmental Satellite Amateur User Group online system
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703 524 1837
CITY, STATE: Arlington, VA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 2400/1200/300
SYSOP NAME: Kurt Riegel
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 90 megs
BBS SOFTWARE: RBBS
FEATURES: Primary topic is ASTRONOMY and SCIENCE, with additional topics
on ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CHILDCARE, and GEOCLOCK. ASTRO is
unrestricted, free, and all users are granted full access from their
first sign on.
BBS NAME: GENERAL MITCHELL INTERPLANETARY SPACEPORT
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (414) 871-7302
CITY, STATE: Milwaukee, WI
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Ken Paul
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hrs/7 days
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: ?
BBS SOFTWARE: Apple ][+ running AppleSIG BBS System (custom software)
FEATURES:
Information Provided by Bev Freed, Space Echo Moderator
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714 939-1041
CITY, STATE: Tustin CA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 2400/1200 (no downloads at 300)
SYSOP NAME: Rick Ellis
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24
NET/NODE: 1:103/208
MEGS ON-LINE: varies.
BBS SOFTWARE: Opus/Binkley/Ufgate
FEATURES: Space and Science oriented file areas. Space picture files.
Fidonet/uucp gateway for nets 102 & 103. Users may enter uucp
mail without charge. Home of the Home Automation echo.
Support for the Universal Electronics Inc. family of remote
controls and other products.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-408/866-4933
CITY, STATE: San Jose, California
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400/19.2 USR HST
SYSOP NAME: Ray Terry, PO Box 110841, Campbell, CA 95011-0841
HOURS OF OPERATION: 2am-1am - 7 Days a week
NET/NODE: 1:143/36 (Fidonet)
MEGS ON-LINE: 400
BBS SOFTWARE: Second Sight & Tabby
FEATURES: Astronomy, Space & Science, MAC files.
BBS runs on a Macintosh; others welcome but files are for Mac.
Fido Echos include Astronomy, Space, Science, Physics, and other
technical and not-so-technical topics.
Information Provided by Jim Van Nuland, a frequent caller.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 612-920-5566
CITY STATE: Minneapolis, Minn
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Scott Shjefte
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 30mb
BBS SOFTWARE: IBM compatible running RBBS 17.3b
FEATURES: Much NASA information, Picture Files, many text files.
The board actively supports space exploration.
Sub boards for experimental space craft society, press releases of all NASA
missions within 48 hours, complete TV schedules of NASA select within 24 hours
of updates, 34 bulletins on latest space events, Star Trek sub board.
picture files of space related GIF and text formats and others.
actively supports Space Development on many levels.
on line newsletter of the Minnesota Astronomical Society.
Questionaires available to express your views on SPACE.
Information Provided by Scott Shjefte Sysop, MNSFS
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 901-785-4943
CITY, STATE: Memphis, Tenn
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300-2400
SYSOP NAME: John Komar
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours
NET/NODE: 123/26
MEGS ON-LINE: 32
BBS SOFTWARE: quickbbs 2.66
FEATURES: Headquarters for The MUFONET-BBS Network,
the computer-communications link for the members of The Mutual UFO
Network (MUFON). We maintain a database of UFO files covering sighting
reports, newsletters, general UFO, paranormal, Astronomy, Amateur
Radio, and general Science.
The network also has a number of national echos, one specifically for
MUFON Members.
Information Provided by Administrator, MUFONET-BBS Network
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-256-4777
CITY, STATE: Springfield, Va
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Blaine Korcel
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: 1:109/118
MEGS ON-LINE: 640 MB
BBS SOFTWARE: RBBS-PC (Beta Test Site)
FEATURES: Astronomy software, FidoNet EchoMail, full unrestricted
access on first call, IAU circulars, Solar reports, wealth of amateur
and professional astronomers to assist in your quest for knowledge.
Considered by many to be the foremost source of Astronomical and Space
related information in the country.
Operated by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (011-61) 9-350-5185
CITY, STATE: Beckenham, Western Australia
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: v21, v22, v22bis, v32, HST
RATES: 300-14,400
SYSOP NAME: Andrew Waite
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs 7 days/week
NET/NODE: FidoNet 3:690/630
MEGS ON-LINE: 120
BBS SOFTWARE: Maximus
FEATURES: Space and Science Oriented Bulletin Board. We are the NSS
support BBS for Australia, and we get most of our files direct from
the NSS BBS (Bev Freed), to keep the lastest information possible online.
Space related UseNet Newsgroups.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-412-366-5208
CITY, STATE: Pittsburgh, PA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 1200-9600 bps/up to 14.4K baud
RATES: 1200-9600 bps
SYSOP NAME: Bev Freed
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs 7 days/week
NET/NODE: FidoNet 1:129/104
MEGS ON-LINE: 80
BBS SOFTWARE: Opus
FEATURES: Sponsored by the National Space Society as a service to the
public; daily updates; all file and message areas dedicated to space,
its related sciences and entertainment; some areas restricted to NSS
members; file requests and crash mail accepted; Opus Xpress available.
The NSS BBS serves as the information distribution hub for other NSS
systems throughout the world.
Information Provided by Bev Freed, Sysop, Space Echo Moderator
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (616) 245-4745
CITY, STATE: Grand Rapids, Mi/USA/SOL-3
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300 - 19.2k
SYSOP NAME: Douglas Luurs
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs/7 dys
NET/NODE: 1:228/52
MEGS ON-LINE: ?
BBS SOFTWARE: ?
FEATURES: Over 50 echos from 4 Networks, including Space, Science, SF,
Star Trek, and many UseNet Newsgroups. Large Selection Available!
Echos: Space, Star Trek: The Next Generation, For Sale, Gaming,
Consumer Reports, and more.
Information Provided by Bev Freed, Space Echo Moderator
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 309-828-6941
CITY, STATE: Bloomington, Il
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300-14.4 (HST Dual Standard)
SYSOP NAME: Garth Bock
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: 232/304
MEGS ON-LINE: 245 meg / 650 meg CD-ROM
BBS SOFTWARE: TBBS 2.1s
FEATURES: All major computers supported. PBBS menus are
feature packed so there is something for everyone. The Astronomy
Conference file area has a large range of programs from images to
planetarium programs. For those overcast days and nights, "Whats Up
Today" lets you know what you might be missing. Also for the historians
"Yesterday Today" lets you know what important event happened in the
past on that particular day.
New callers have limited free access but for full access the
subscription fee is $25/year. Prairie BBS has provided uninterrupted
service since 1984 to the downstate Illinois area.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-541-7299
CITY, STATE: Rancho Palos Verdes, California
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: David Ransom
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 90
BBS SOFTWARE: OPUS v1.03b
FEATURES: Extensive collection of Astronomy/Space programs.
Astronomy message section. Home of AstroClock written by D. Ransom
Large collection of Astronomy graphics.
INPORTANT! -> This system has a power controller - if the system has
not answered by the third ring HANG UP and call again in two minutes.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 408-778-3531
CITY, STATE: Morgan Hill, CA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Chris Winter
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours / 7 Days
NET/NODE: None at present
MEGS ON-LINE: 20 MBytes
BBS SOFTWARE: WinterWare BBS Version 7.31
FEATURES: The SDI Clearinghouse has been in operation at this
number since July of 1985. It is a special-topic BBS, devoted
to information and discussion about space. The initials "SDI"
stand for "Space Development Information".
I use BBS software I wrote myself. This evolved from
the TPBBS created by James Whorton and Ed Curlin in early 1984.
I first ran it on a floppy-only CP/M machine, but in 1987
moved it over to an XT-compatible with a 20 MB hard disk.
This is the machine on which it currently runs.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 205-895-0028
CITY, STATE: Huntsville, Alabama.
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Bill Anderson
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: ?
BBS SOFTWARE: Custom Data General
FEATURES: Spacelink is operated by the Marshall Space Flight Center.
The primary purpose for Spacelink is to make space and aeronautic relaed
information available to teachers. However, the BBS is open to everyone.
Spacelink maintains directories on current Space Shuttle status,
prominent JPL missions (e.g. Magellen and Gallileo) as well as
files on classroom materials and suggested curricula for bringing
science and appreciation for science into the classroom.
Information Provided by Mark Perew, BBS Subscriber
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 413-545-1959; 413-545-4453
BOSTON LINE: 617-287-4100 (1200 baud only)
SERVER > CONNECT SPACEMET
PASSWORD > FORUM
CITY, STATE: Amherst, MA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 3/12/2400
SYSOP NAME: Helen Sternheim
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs
NET/NODE: 321/110. 9600 baud HST (545-4453), file requests
MEGS ON-LINE: 150
BBS SOFTWARE: Binkley/Maximus
FEATURES: This board is primarily for teachers in Massachusetts.
Has many Space, Physics, Astronomy and Educational Text and Program
files. As of 1/5/1990 has an online Database available on the 545-1959
phone line.
Many Message and File areas in education and space topics. Local
statewide Pen Pals areas for k-6 and Jr High.
The following two BBS are part of a network with the above 321/110
and have the same features.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 413-772-2030; 413-772-2038
CITY, STATE: Greenfield, MA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 3/12/2400/9600 HST
SYSOP NAME: Terry Dun
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs
NET/NODE: 321/152
MEGS ON-LINE: 150
BBS SOFTWARE: Binkley/Maximus
FEATURES: This board is primarily for teachers in Massachusetts.
Has many Space, Physics, Astronomy and Educational Text and Program
files. Online Database available on both lines
Many Message and File areas in education and space topics. Local
statewide Pen Pals areas for k-6 and Jr High.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 413-536-7526, 413-536-9717
CITY, STATE: Holyoke, MA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 3/12/2400
SYSOP NAME: Helen Sternheim
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs
NET/NODE: 321/302
MEGS ON-LINE: 150
BBS SOFTWARE: Binkley/Maximus
FEATURES: This board is primarily for teachers in Massachusetts.
Has many Space, Physics, Astronomy and Educational Text and Program
files. Online Database available on both lines
Many Message and File areas in education and space topics. Local
statewide Pen Pals areas for k-6 and Jr High.
Information provided by Helen Sternheim, Sysop 321/110
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 209-339-0220
CITY STATE: WOODBRIDGE, CALIFORNIA - U.S.A.
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Dave Tracewell
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: FNET NODE 1:208/300
MEGS ON-LINE: 156
BBS SOFTWARE: Opus 1.14
FEATURES: A dedicated BBS to Scouting, Astronomy, and Genealogy.
A member of the Stockton Astronomical Society , Many DL Astro Files,
and programs, international message areas includes Space, Astronomy,
Electronics, Science, & The SCOUTER Echo Areas. Supports IBM PC com-
patibles, The USA.'s biggest Scouting BBS and host of the Scouter echo.
Crashmail & Freqs accepted.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 071-733-3992
CITY STATE: London, England, U.K.
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: V21, V22, V22 BIS, V23, MNP2
SYSOP NAME: Nick Stevens - Rob Robinson FRAS
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: FNET NODE 1013
MEGS ON-LINE: 80
BBS SOFTWARE: FoReM ST
FEATURES: Netmail, 100's of Astronomy D/L's, British Astronomical
Society discussions and news (Comets, variables promptly reported,
includes IAU bulletins, NASA texts reproduced with permission) Support
for Atari, IBM PC compatibles, .GIF, IFF, SPC, DEGAS formats of
Astronomical subjects. The U.K.'s biggest Astronomy BBS and the only
one officially supported by the British Astronomical Association.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-209-432-BITS (2487)
CITY, STATE: FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: JOHN PICKENS
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 HRS - 7 DAYS A WEEK - EXCEPT ZMH
NET/NODE: 1:205/33
MEGS ON-LINE: 160
BBS SOFTWARE: OPUS v 1.03c
FEATURES: StarBase III BBS - Astronomy, Space & Science. On-line NGC
and Messier Catalogues, Calendar of Astronomy Events. Many good Space
and Astronomy programs; Data Bases, Demonstrations, Applications,
Astro slide shows for your computer, lots of Astro/Space graphics and
viewers. Practical Astro programs for in the field or, for you armchair
astronomers, programs that are fun and educational. StarBase III carries
International Conferences where you can join in on the discussion of;
Astronomy, Space, Science, Physics, or UFO's with people who share your
interests from the world over. Callers are validated within 24 hours and
will then have full access to the board.
North Fresno EchoMail HUB - Home of The Astronomy/Space BBS Directory
CrashMail and Freq's accepted.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214-578-7618
CITY, STATE: Plano, Tx.
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300,1200,2400
SYSOP NAME: John Wagoner
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 60
BBS SOFTWARE: PHOENIX
FEATURES: This board contains files for astronomy graphics Astronomy
data bases, general astronomy programs, astronomy information, and
science fiction. We are the official board of the Astronomical League
and the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 913-631-0761
CITY, STATE: Shawnee, Kansas
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: David Young
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 20
BBS SOFTWARE: bbs pc by Tom Wheeler
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 516-399-4252
CITY, STATE: E. YAPHANK, N.Y.
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: E. TERRENCE MADDEN
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24hrs / 7dys
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 60 megs
BBS SOFTWARE: Michtrons V.3
FEATURES: STar SCAN is an astronomy database, information and
software system supporting ATARI ST/STE and XL/XE machines, there
are PC/CLONE files also. Monthly night sky reports, shuttle and
satellite information along with programs, graphic and text files.
Sponsored by the Long Island Atari Users Group.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 303-534-4646 (HST Lines Start at 303-534-4311)
CITY, STATE: Denver, Colorado
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300-14,400 HST
SYSOP NAME: Brian P. Bartee
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hrs - 7 Days
NET/NODE: 1:104/666
MEGS ON-LINE: 1 Gigabyte +
BBS SOFTWARE: TBBS Multiline (5 Lines) With TIMS Multiline Front-end.
FEATURES: The Comm-Post has over 1 Gigabyte available On-Line. There
are currently 105 files areas containing more than 90,000 files in
over 10,000 archives available for download. 15 of those areas are
FREE & open to first time callers. We originally came on-line to fill
a gap with the loss of a local Astronomy BBS in 1986. Still being
active in amateur astronomy we have left access to all Astronomy areas
free, even though complete system access is $25/6 mo, $35/12 mo. or
$75/Lifetime. Besides files we carry many science related Fido Echos.
All files are available for File-requests 24 hours a day.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 813-726-6710
CITY STATE: Safety Harbor, Florida
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400/9600 US Robotics HST
SYSOP NAME: Douglas Pippel
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: 075/001 - GT PowerNet
MEGS ON-LINE: 160 Megabytes
BBS SOFTWARE: GT Power
FEATURES: Extensive library of Shareware and Public Domain astronomy
programs, informations files, International Astronomical Union Circulars,
NOAA Solar Activity Reports. International Netmail and Echomail via the
worldwide GT Power Net. Sponsor of the International Amateur Astronomy
Echo Conference - chat with amateurs from all over the planet! Free
access.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (907) 277-3508
CITY, STATE: Anchorage, Alaska
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 3/12/24/9600, HST, MNP 5
SYSOP NAME: Lars Hedbor
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours/day
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 21 MB
BBS SOFTWARE: Opus CBCS v.1.14
FEATURES: Good astro software selection (best in Alaska!), including some
software by the SysOp and other local authors. Also carrying astro .GIFs,
NASA text files, etc, foreign language tutorials, and more. Features at
least one on-line astronomy information program; more to follow. Unique
far north perspective on astronomy. "Devoted to the observation of the
skies, and ourselves..."
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-637-6710
CITY STATE: Old Greeenwich, Connecticut
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 1200/14400
SYSOP NAME: Jim Bolster
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 640 Megabytes
BBS SOFTWARE: Remote Access
FEATURES: Astronomy info for the enthusiast.
Tons of related files as well as miscellaneous IBM files.
Plenty of DOORs.
Member of RIME (RelayNet) Node ID: ->THEODB
Online since 5/86
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: +32-3-4559766
CITY, STATE: Hove (Antwerp), Belgium (Europe)
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300-1200-2400
SYSOP NAME: Jan Spooren
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs a day
NET/NODE: 2:295/20.0 (@FidoNet) and 27:1332/820.0 (@SIGnet)
BBS SOFTWARE: Opus C.B.C.S.
FEATURES: The Opus Magnum BBS is the homebase of the Belgian
Astronomical Society, called V.V.S. (Vereniging Voor Sterrenkunde).
It is specialised in Astronomical data, e.g. Solar Geophysical Data,
IAU Circulars, Nasa Prediction Bulletins, Star Catalogues, as well as
Astronomical ShareWare software. The Opus Magnum BBS is also the
originating node of the astronomical echo's ASTRONOM.B and ASTRONOMY.029.
The latter is an internationally spreaded echo, containing (amongst
others) the Nasa Status Reports.
Access is free, no membership is needed. Registration and full
privileges at first log-on.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 407-799-3267
CITY, STATE: Cocoa Beach, Florida
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Roger Prokic
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours
NET/NODE: FIDONET 1:374/40
MEGS ONLINE: 60 Megabytes
BBS SOFTWARE: Wildcat!/D'Bridge
FEATURES: Online door database on Projects Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and
Space Shuttle. Daily NASA Headline News, KSC Shuttle Status Reports,
Magellan, Galileo, and Ulysses status reports. Space and astronomy
programs. Shuttle Status Reports, various payload mission status
and space .gif pictures are also available from the file area. Echomail
topics include Astronommy, Physics, Science and Space.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 81-45-832-1177
CITY, STATE: Yokohama, Japan
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400 after a few months, 1200 at present
SYSOP NAME: Yoshiro Yamada
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: ?
BBS SOFTWARE: GBBS at present, but replaced by WWIV or other in a
few months maybe
FEATURES: Astronomy/Space News, Earth satellite orbital elements and
tracking program, observation reports from users. Operated at Yokohama
Science Center, a municipal educational institution of the city of
Yokohama.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-649-5314
CITY STATE: Oak View, CA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Charles Radley
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs/7 days ( except nmh and daily maintenance )
NET/NODE: 1:206/2403
MEGS ON-LINE: 130
BBS SOFTWARE: spitfire
FEATURES: Sysop is a council member of the NSS Ventura Chapter,
and the AIAA Ventura Pacific Section. Spaceflight oriented board,
files and messages. Carries the international SCI.SPACE Usenet
newsgroup available for public access, as well as many fidonet echoes
including Space, Astronomy, Physics, Science, Science Fiction, Law.
Others available.
Long log-on questionaire, so please be patient.
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 619 755 5675
CITY, STATE: Del Mar, CA
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 2400/1200/300
SYSOP NAME: James Brown
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours
NET/NODE: None
MEGS ON-LINE: 90 megs
BBS SOFTWARE: GT Power
FEATURES: Primary topic is RADIOASTRONOMY and SETI, with additional
topics on SPACE. ZEKE is unrestricted, and free.
Information Provided by David Anderman, BBS Subscriber
BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (419) 893-0121
CITY, STATE: Maumee, Ohio
BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400
SYSOP NAME: Erik Russell
HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours 7 days
NET/NODE: 1:234/4
MEGS ON-LINE: 156 Megs Online
BBS SOFTWARE: QuickBBS
FEATURES: Have a Space related Files Section, All of which is Freq'able.
Also There is a section in which carries updated material on what's
happening, along with some good reading for while on-line. The above two
are called Space/Aerospace Sub System (SASS). Have over 1800 msdos files
with support for Amiga/Atari/Commodore.
T H E A S T R O N O M Y / S P A C E B B S D I R E C T O R Y
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This listing of Astro/Space BBS's is updated quarterly. The
latest list can always be obtained by Freq, or by calling the BBS
listed below. You can support this directory by contributing BBS
information for boards that actively support Astronomy and Space
formats. All boards are called before they are included in this
directory to ensure the integrity of the listings.
If you wish to add your favorite Astronomy/Space BBS to this list
or update a listing already present, you may do so by sending the
information to StarBase III - BBS via FidoNet address 1:205/33
or by calling StarBase III - BBS at 1-209-432-2487. Please
send the information in the format that you see here in the list.
Or... you can call StarBase III and answer the questionnaire from
the Main Menu to have your BBS included!
About The Filename: The filename, for example, AS914.TXT, lets
you know if you have the latest edition of the Astronomy/Space
BBS Directory. The AS stands for Astronomy/Space, the following
two numbers indicate the year - in this case 1991 - and the last
number indicates the quarter for which the directory is current.
In this example, AS914.TXT, the directory is current for the 4th
quarter of 1991. Thank you, and clear skies to you all!
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John Pickens StarBase III - BBS 1-209-432-2487 1:205/33
