Re: News from the AAVSO

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Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:10:06 -0600
From: Michael Koppelman <lolife@bitstream.net>
To: Tass Mailing List <tass@mail.alembic.net>
Subject: Re: News from the AAVSO

Tom, I want to add my congratulations. TASS was the thing that accelerated my 
interest in variable stars. The AAVSO was there, too, but it was working on new 
TASS variables that really lit the fire under me. I've enjoyed your philosophy, 
as well, that the errors, mistakes and misfires should be just as public as the 
successes. It is too bad more researchers don't share that view.

Michael Koppelman
http://www.starhouseobservatory.com/


On Jan 14, 2008, at 6:48 PM, Tass Mailing List wrote:

> I have just received an honor from the AAVSO which I want
> to share with you.  It came with a very nice plaque.  It
> will go on the wall next to my Rolls-Royce award.
> 
> I have been given honorary (life) membership "In
> recognition for your promotion of amateur-professional
> collaboration in astronomy; the mentoring of amateurs; and
> the vast amount of your energy and funds in making the Mark
> IV survey a reality."
> 
> The AAVSO letter goes on to say "Honorary (life) membership
> in the AAVSO is one of our highest honors.  We have not
> awarded any such memberships in decades ..."
> 
> I hope that all of you will share this honor with me.  It
> would not have been possible except for your help,
> encouragement, and support.