Astronomy/Space Bulletin Boards

       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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 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


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 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


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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.

 Information Provided by Eric Greene, Sysop


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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.


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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.


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 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.


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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 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


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       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!
       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
         John Pickens   StarBase III - BBS   1-209-432-2487   1:205/33