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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BBS NAME: ABBS/ASTRO-MAIL BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: [49] 5824-3197 CITY, STATE: Dahlenburg, Germany BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400/9600/19600/38400 V.32bis MNP5 SYSOP NAME: Peter Bluhm HOURS OF OPERATION: 14-6 hour (MEZ/MESZ), Friday, Saturday 24 hours. NET/NODE: unido!abbs.hanse.de!sysop MEGS ON-LINE: 100 MB on-line BBS SOFTWARE: Zerberus 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. ## net_sh v1.5 (sb) Jost Jahn, Neustaedter Strasse 11, W-3123 Bodenteich, 05824/3197, abbs.hanse.de!j.jahn .......................................................................... BBS NAME: ASTROBYTES BBS BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 219-745-9503 CITY, STATE: Fort Wayne, IN BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300-1200 SYSOP NAME: Andy Andreatta HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours NET/NODE: 1:236/18 MEGS ON-LINE: 60 BBS SOFTWARE: T.A.G. 2.5g FEATURES: A medium selection of Space/Astronomy also have NASA Headline News. We support files for ALL computers. Information Provided by Andy Andreatta, Sysop ........................................................................ 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. Information Provided by Eric Greene, Sysop ........................................................................ 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. Information Provided by Walter Clark, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: CANADIAN SPACE SOCIETY BBS 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 Information Provided by Kieran Carroll, Sysop ....................................................................... BBS NAME: CELESTIAL DATA BBS BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 513-427-0674 CITY, STATE: Dayton, OH BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 1200/2400 SYSOP NAME: T.A. Kelso HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hours NET/NODE: None MEGS ON-LINE: Unknown BBS SOFTWARE: Unknown 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 ........................................................................ BBS NAME: DALLAS REMOTE IMAGING GROUP BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214 394 7438 CITY,. STATE: Dallas, Texas BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 9600 - 300 BPS SYSOP NAME: Jeff Wallach HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours NET/NODE; None MEGS ON-LINE: 200 BBS SOFTWARE: RBBS 17.3 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 Information Provided by Jeff Wallach, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: DEEP SKY BBS BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-713-476-9065 CITY, STATE: Deer Park, Texas BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 2400, 1200, 300 SYSOP NAME: Robert H. Sorge HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours NET/NODE: 1:106/551 MEGS ON-LINE: 30 megs BBS SOFTWARE: OPUS v1.14 FEATURES: Astronomy, Space, and Science Echos Information Provided by Robert H. Sorge, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: ENVIRO BBS 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. Information Provided by Kurt Riegel, Sysop .......................................................................... 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 NAME: HOMER 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. Information Provided by Rick Ellis, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: KINGMONT ASTRO OBSERVATORY BBS BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 916/ 652-5920 CITY,STATE: Loomis, Ca. (Near Sacramento). BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300, 1200, 2400, and 9600 (Using a U.S.Robotics HST). SYSOP NAME: Jim Brennan HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hrs, 7 Days. NET/MODE: Not Applicable MEGS ON-LINE: 120 (Aprox). BBS SOFTWARE: Wildcat FEATURES: Many Astronomy oriented files. Also a number of Utilities and pictures. (A VERY few games). Information Provided by Jim Brennan, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: MacSCIENCE 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 NAME: MINNESOTA SPACE FRONTIER SOCIETY 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 NAME: MUFONET-BBS Network 88:/0 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 NAME: NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY BBS, MNML Annex BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 326-6613 CITY, STATE: Hubert, NC (between a tobacco field and a swamp :) BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300-14,400 (Not V.32) SYSOP NAME: Rory Starkweather HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs/7 dys (Except ZMH, if I remember it) NET/NODE: Fidonet: 1:3614/103 EggNet: 99:912/10 MEGS ON-LINE: ? BBS SOFTWARE: OPUS FEATURES: Echomail conferences Information Provided by Bev Freed, Space Echo Moderator ........................................................................ BBS NAME: NOVAC RBBS BBS 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 Information Provided by Blaine Korcel, Sysop ....................................................................... BBS NAME: NSS AUSTRALIA 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. Information Provided by Andrew Waite, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: NSS BBS 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 NAME: NSS MILWAUKEE BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (414) 769-9322 CITY, STATE: Milwaukee, WI BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300 - 2400 SYSOP NAME: Phil Bartelme HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hrs/7 dys NET/NODE: 1:154/500 MEGS ON-LINE: ? BBS SOFTWARE: ? FEATURES: Echos: Space, Star Trek: The Next Generation, For Sale, Gaming, Consumer Reports, and more. Information Provided by Bev Freed, Space Echo Moderator ........................................................................ BBS NAME: NSS - WEST MICHIGAN 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 NAME: PHOTOSTAR BBS BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (703) 774-4667 CITY, STATE: Roanoke, VA BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200 SYSOP NAME: Mike Overacker HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 Hrs. NET/NODE: None MEGS ON-LINE: 85 BBS SOFTWARE: PC Board 14.X FEATURES: PhotoStar is a Many interest BBS. Has Astronomy conference area. (remainder of text lost - line noise - send me an update, Mike!) Information Provided by Mike Overacker, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: PRAIRIE BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE 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. Information Provided by Garth Bock, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: RANCHO PALOS VERDES ASTRONOMY 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. Information Provided by Dave Ransom, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: RIVENDELL BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: (315) 458-8602 CITY, STATE: Syracuse, NY BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 300/1200/2400/9600/HST/V32 SYSOP NAME: Mark Howard HOURS OF OPERATION: 6AM-1AM EST NET/NODE: Fidonet: 1:260/1 SigNet: 26:26/0 AlterNet: 7:43/1 Network: 8:72/18 MEGS ON-LINE: ? BBS SOFTWARE: ? FEATURES: Echos Various, any backbone conference available by request Information Provided by Bev Freed, Space Echo Moderator ........................................................................ BBS NAME: SDI CLEARINGHOUSE 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. Information Provided by Chris Winter, Sysop ......................................................................... BBS NAME: SPACELINK - Sponsored by NASA 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 NAME: SPACEMET CENTRAL/PHYSICS FORUM 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 NAME: SPACEMET NORTH 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 NAME: SPACEMET SOUTH 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 NAME: STARBASE BBS 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. Information Provided by Dave Tracewell, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: STARBASE ONE 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. Information Provided by Nick Stevens, Sysop ....................................................................... BBS NAME: STARBASE III - BBS 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. Information Provided by John Pickens, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: STARGATE BBS 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. Information Provided by John Wagoner, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: STARRY NIGHT 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 FEATURES: Information Provided by David Young, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: STAR SCAN BBS 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. Information Provided by E. Terrence Madden, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: THE COMM-POST 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. Information Provided by Brian Bartee, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: THE EVENT HORIZON 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. Information Provided by Douglas Pippel, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: THE OBSERVATORY 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..." Information Provided by Lars Hedbor ........................................................................ BBS NAME: THE OBSERVER'S DATABASE 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 Information Provided by Jim Bolster, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: THE OPUS MAGNUM BBS 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. Information Provided by Jan Spooren, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: THE SPACE ACADEMY BBS 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. Information Provided by Roger Prokic, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: THE SPACE BOARD 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. Information Provided by Yoshiro Yamada, Sysop ........................................................................ BBS NAME: USS VULCANIX BBS TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-713-774-0088 CITY, STATE: Houston Texas BAUD RATES SUPPORTED: 2400, 1200, 300 SYSOP NAME: Michael Rapp HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours NET/NODE: 1:106/12 MEGS ON-LINE: 30 megs BBS SOFTWARE: TAG 2.5g FEATURES: Astronomy, Science Fiction and Star Trek features. Message Bases include: The Planetary Society, The Backyard Astronomer, and more! Information Provided by Michael Rapp, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: VENTURA COUNTY NSS CHAPTER 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. Information Provided by Charles Radley, Sysop .......................................................................... BBS NAME: ZEKE 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 NAME: ZEPHYR BBS/SASS 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. Information Provided by Erik Russell, Sysop .......................................................................... 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Pickens StarBase III - BBS 1-209-432-2487 1:205/33