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|                      ROS SPACE / ASTRONOMY BBS LIST                      |
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To add BBSs to this list, please format an entry similarly to those you'll
find below and send it to me at FidoNet 1:116/58.  The Internet address is
Edward.Locke@f58.n116.z1.fidonet.org.  This list is open to *any* space / 
astronomy BBS desiring to be listed.  The list is updated every 2 months.

FREQing the magic name ASTROBBS will get you this list and Veikko Makela'a
ASTROBBS.EUR listing of European Space / Astronomy BBSs.  

Please circulate this list as you see fit.    

I would like to thank all the sysops of the boards listed here, without
whom there would be no need for such a list.  

"The sky is painted with unnumber'd sparks, ---
 They are all fire and every one doth shine ..."

 --- Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, act III, scene i

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BBS Name:                  3LB (three little birds) BBS
Sysop:                     George A. Michalopoulos
Phone #:                   30-31-445352, 30-31-445495
Nodes:                     2
Locale:                    Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Hours:                     1st node 24 Hours, 2nd node 20:00-8:00 (gmt)
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            1.7 Gigs (2 CD-Roms on line)
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 2:410/5, 2:410/10
                           SBCNet 14:2100/1, 14:2100/2
FREQs:                     Accepted, 30 min. limit per day per site.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 2.01
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy & sound. Large
                           selection of shareware / PD programs for
                           the IBM & Compatible, no Mac or Amiga files.
                           All Greek echoes (30+), many international
                           and European, Sound Board Connection Network
                           (SBCNet) available. Blue Wave off line reader 
                           supported.

Information from George A. Michalopoulos, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Anti-Matter BBS
Sysop:                     Glenn Capuano
Phone #:                   61-3-752-1171
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Monbulk, Victoria  Australia
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-14400 bps
Online Storage:            450 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 3:635/560
FREQs:                     Very Limited
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 2.01
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Large emphasis on Astronomy.  Latest astro 
                           software from around the world, NASA GIF images.
                           Range of Fidonet echomail areas, plus some 
                           Internet Areas via gateway. Observing Information 
                           on current astronomical phenomena updated monthly, 
                           plus daily planetary ephemeris.

Information from Glenn Capuano, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  ASTROLABE
Sysop:                     Tom Graham
Phone #:                   1-405-769-6757
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Oklahoma City, OK  USA
Hours:                     All except Zone Mail Hour
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            155 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:147/1020
FREQs:                     Yes, between 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
BBS Software:              Maximus CBCS v2.00
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Oklahoma City's finest Astronomy,
                           Science, and Space BBS.

Information from Tom Graham, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Astronomical Society of the Atlantic BBS
Sysop:                     Eric Greene
Phone #:                   1-404-321-5904
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Atlanta GA  USA 
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-9600 bps
Online Storage:            212 Meg
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:133/208
FREQs:                     Accepted
BBS Software:              MAXIMUS 2.01wb
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy.  Large selection of 
                           astronomical shareware / PD programs for the 
                           IBM & Compatible. Almost no other software 
                           available except for a few MS-DOS utilities.  
                           Also area for Georgia Skeptics including file 
                           area and several Fidonet message bases.  No 
                           validation or registration required.  First time
                           callers have full BBS access on first call with 
                           60 minutes online time and 3 meg of downloads 
                           available.

Information from Eric Greene, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The Cadre
Sysop:                     Jeff Rogers
Phone #:                   1-802-985-1448
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Shelburne VT  USA
Hours:                     23 Hours - Down daily for Z1ZMH
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200 - 14400 v.32bis
Online Storage:            500meg plus CDROM
Networks /Addresses        FidoNet 1:325/134
FREQS:                     Accepted, no limit not during ZMH
BBS Software:              Frontdoor / Remote Access 2.01
Pay Rates:                 None, much to my wife's dismay
Description:               Emphasis on Astronomy, AutoCAD, Programming,
                           and Operating systems, (am I a geek or what?)
                           Lots of shareware programs, Apogee distribution
                           site.  Netware, OS/2, Windows and Linux
                           Slackware files.  Usenet on the way.
                           The astronomy file areas are small but growing
                           from active user uploads and frequent hunting
                           trips on the net.   Sysops may FREQ "files"
                           for a file listing.

Information from Jeff Rogers, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Computer Emporium BBS
Sysop:                     Rick Robertson
Phone#:                    1-601-992-5521
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Jackson MS  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours/7 Days
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-16800
Storage:                   300 Megs Harddisk  (including file area for local 
                                               Astronomy Group)
                           6 CD (1 disc is for Space & Astronomy)
Networks / Addresses       1:3632/41
BBS Software:              Spitfire 3.4
Rates:                     No Charge
Description:               General Shareware.  Home for the local Astronomy 
                           Group.  Many Fidonet echoes and message area for 
                           local Astronomy Group.  CDRom contains NASA images 
                           and text files and press releases from JPL and 
                           NASA.

Information from Rick Robertson, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Dallas Remote Imaging Group Information Services
Sysop:                     Jeff Wallach, Ph.D. 
Phone#:                    1-214-394-7438
Nodes:                     10
Locale:                    Carrollton, Texas
Hours:                     24 Hours 
Supported Connect Speeds:  16.8K - 1200 bps
Storage:                   7.5 gigabytes
Networks / Addresses       1:124/6509  Internet: sysop@drig.com
BBS Software:              PCBoard 14.5a 
 
Description:               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.  INTERNET Space
                           UseNet Newsgroups (direct by KU band satellite!)
                           INTERNET Email, FTPMAIL, LISTSERV requests,
                           Mailing Newsgroups.  National RADAR and Weather
                           map summaries.  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.  ECHOMAIL CONFERENCES on Space, Astronomy,
                           NASA, Satellite, Ham Radio.  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.  USAToday, BOARDWATCH Magazines
                           Online!  10 USRobotics Dual Standard 14.4K and
                           16.6K v.32bis modems.  Hundreds of satellite
                           images on-line for multiple PC displays.  Image
                           Processing Programs, Digital Signal Processing.
                           TVRO satellite information.
                           Internet: sysop@drig.com.  FAX: 1-214-492-7747.

Information Provided by Jeff Wallach, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  ENVIRO BBS
Sysop:                     Kurt Riegel
Phone #:                   1-703-524-1837
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Arlington VA USA
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            210 Megs
Networks / Addresses       Riegel_Kurt@hq.navsea.navy.mil
FREQs:                     Unlimited for single file; 35 min/day otherwise
BBS Software:              RBBS 17.4
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Environmental protection, ecology, wilderness,
                           endangered species; astronomy, science; DESQview.
Date information provided: 31 Jan 1994
Information provided by Kurt Riegel, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Eye's on the Sky's
Sysop:                     Mike Rushford
Phone #:                   1-510-443-6146
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Livermore CA  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours, Weekend we view the sun/develope system.
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            150 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet  1:161/708
                           Internet mike.rushford@eyes.prag.com
FREQs:                     Accepted, espicially 4 solar images, see fidonet
                           Astronomy echo for info 
BBS Software:              Frontdoor-Fidopcb-PCBoard 15.1  
Pay Rates:                 No Charge  
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy & robotic control of
                           telescopes by modem. See the sun "live" on 
                           weekends by viewing gifs as you download them. 
                           Telescope control should be on line this year.  
                           Local astronomy clubs bulitins and news letters.
                           We have a telescope 4u to use, by modem........!
                           Shareware / PD programs for the IBM & Compatible,
                           smaller selection for Macs, Apples and Amigas. 
                           Many space GIF images. Many FidoNet & Internet 
                           news groups.

Information from Mike Rushford, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The File Bank, Inc.
Sysop:                     Brian Bartee//Girard Westerberg
Phone #:                   1-303-534-4646
Nodes:                     16
Locale:                    Denver CO  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours, down 0300 - 0400 MST Dailey Maintenance
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            10 Gigs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:104/899
FREQs:                     Accepted - Astronomy Files Only
BBS Software:              TBBS 2.2M[32]
Pay Rates:                 Astronomy Areas Free, Full Access $10.00/Month
Description:               Emphasis on Astronomy, Radio & Electronics,
                           Programming.  ASP Approved BBS with Vast IBM
                           & Compatible Shareware Programs.  Extensive
                           FIDONet Echos.  InterNet Access.
 
Information from Brian Bartee, Sysop
 
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BBS Name:                  Genesis BBS
Sysop:                     Marco "BUbba" Carrubba
Phone #:                   +39-2-55191844 +39-2-5462123
Nodes:                     2
Locale:                    Milano, Italy - Europe
Hours:                     24 Hours, except ZMH (4.30/5.30 a.m. Maintenance) 
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-19200 bps Online
Storage:                   500 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 2:331/327 2:331/357
                           Virnet 9:391/207
FREQs:                     Accepted, 30 min. limit per day per site.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 2.01+
Pay Rates:                 No
Description:               MESSAGE AREAS: Astronautical and astronomical 
                           conversation areas, national astronomical echo.
                           FILES: About 65MB (mainly in packet format) 
                           astronomical and space-related files. Programs 
                           for PC, Mac, Atari, Commodore and Amiga.  Text 
                           and Gifs.  Home base of Astronet, world's first 
                           astro* file distribution network. F'req ASTRONET 
                           for more info.

Information from Marco Carrubba, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The Kopernik Astronomical Society's - KAS BBS
Sysop:                     Jay Edwards  
Phone #:                   1-607-754-9390
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Vestal NY  USA    
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-2400 bps (soon to be upgraded)
Online Storage:            60 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:260/405
FREQs:                     Not Yet Available                            
BBS Software:              Renegade         
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy & astronomical computer
                           imaging. Many astronomical GIF files are 
                           available (both from NASA, and those we 
                           create ourselves utilizing the $2+ million
                           facilities of our society's home, The Kopernik
                           Space Education Center, most of these are
                           created as 640x480x256). Also available are
                           many shareware / PD programs for the
                           IBM & Compatible. FIDOnet's Astronomy, &
                           Solar Bulletin echos, as well as many local
                           astronomically related newsgroups are 
                           available for online browsing or offline 
                           reading via QWK Express packets.  

Info. from Jay Edwards, Sysop - KAS BBS, Pres. - Kopernik Astronomical Soc. 
                                                                            
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BBS Name:                  Moonlight Cascade
Sysop:                     Kim Hay
Phone #:                   1-613-353-7369
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    RR#2 Perth Road, Ontario, K0H 2L0
Hours:                     24 hours, 7 days
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-14400 bps, 32bis, 42bis
Online Storage:            342 megs HD
Networks/Addresses:        FidoNet 1:249/133, QuinteNet 20:613/118
FREQs:                     Accepted, 24 hours/7 days
BBS Software:              Maximum v2.01wb
Pay Rates:                 No charge
Description:               A multipurpose board with a large number of
                           Jpegs/Gifs of space related objects and topics.
                           A fair selection of Shareware astronomy
                           programs.
                           Many Fidonet, Quintenet, and RASCnet echoes
                           on line. Proud member and sponsor of the
                           Royal Astronomical Soceity of Canada-
                           Kingston Centre.

Information provided by Kim Hay, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The NASA MLP BBS
Sysop:                     Jim Coleman
Phone #:                   1-206-871-3965
Nodes:                     2
Locale:                    Port Orchard, WA USA
Hours:                     Forever, Amen.
Supported Connect          1200-2400 Node One, 2400-14.4 Node Two
Online Storage:            1.9 Gig
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet being set up now/GeoInfo/MLPNET
FREQs:
BBS Software:              Pcboard 15.1
Pay Rates:                 No Charge for Node One use, limited file access.
                           No GIF access.
                           $20.00 year for High Speed node, unlimited file
                           access, Half GIG of NASA GIFS, etc.
Description:               Not a game/file/shareware run-of-the-mill BBS.
                           Active NASA file/message base with involved NASA
                           technicians and engineers.  One of the country's
                           foremost Earthquake Information centers, as well.
                           Home of MLPNET.  I encourage ANY system to pick 
                           up MLPNET to share in all this!  Too many science/
                           education systems leave the fun out.  Not this 
                           one.  That explains the Hammster conference.
                           NOTE:  High speed NODE TWO (206)871-8089 is public 
                           at this time as an experiment.  Long distance 
                           callers will usually have access to it upon 
                           request, even if private.  :)

Information from Jim Coleman, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  New Jersey Astronomical Association BBS
Sysop:                     Stewart B. Rorer
Phone #:                   1-908-638-8593
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    High Bridge, NJ, USA
Hours:                     24 Hours, down 8:00 - 8:30am EST Daily
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-14400 bps
Online Storage:            245 Megabytes
Networks / Addresses       NONE
FREQs:                     NONE
BBS Software:              Spitfire v.3.4
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Purely Astronomy BBS.  Members have a higher
                           access level to the BBS.  .GIF files, Astronomy
                           Shareware for Intel 80x86 based computers. 
                           Calendar of events at the NJAA observatory,
                           monthly sky reports. Question & Answer section.

Information from Stewart Rorer, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  North STAR BBS
Sysop:                     John Bradley
Phone #:                   1-408-247-7827
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    San Jose, CA  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps, V32B and V42B
Online Storage:            250 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:143/219, MageNet 60:408/0
FREQs:                     Accepted.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 2.01
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Science Fiction and Fact emphasized.  QWK and
                           Silver Express readers.  A few files for
                           IBM, Mac and Amiga.

Information from John Bradley, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The North Star
Sysop:                     David Hickey
Phone #:                   1-410-974-9305
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Annapolis MD  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours, 7days except ZMH (0:00 UT)
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200 - 16800 USR Dual Standard
Online Storage:            297 megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:261/1108, SyndicateNet 151:410/12
FREQs:                     Accepted, 60 min. limit per day BBS
Software:                  RemoteAccess 2.01+
Pay Rates:                 No Charge, full access on first call
Description:               General interest BBS, although the Sysop's main
                           interest is in astronomy and spaceflight, both
                           manned and unmanned.

Information from David Hickey, Sysop
 
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BBS Name:                  The Observatory BBS
Sysop:                     Mark Kaye
Phone #:                   1-613-353-6495
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Inverary ON  Canada
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-v.32bis, 19200 ZyXel
Online Storage:            170 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:249/109  QuinteNet 20:613/122
FREQs:                     Accepted, 5 files 1.5 Megabyte limit.
BBS Software:              Maximus
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy & spaceflight.  Large
                           selection of shareware / PD programs for the
                           IBM & Compatible.
                           Many FidoNet and some UseNet newsgroups are         
                           available for online browsing or offline reading 
                           via QWK packets.

Information from Mark Kaye, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  RAIN (Rochester Astronomical Information Net) 
Sysop:                     Bob Berch 
Phone #:                   1-716-224-0078 
Nodes:                     1 
Locale:                    Rochester NY  USA 
Hours:                     24 Hours 
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps 
Online Storage:            50 Megs 
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:2613/109 
FREQs:                     Accepted 
BBS Software:              Spitfire 
Pay Rates:                 No Charge 
Description:               Run by the Astronomy Section, Rochester 
                           Academy of Sciences. 8 file areas include 
                           astronomy, space, GIF imagery, and graphic 
                           programs. 36 message areas include Fido 
                           ASTRONOMY and Usenet SCI.ASTRO, SCI.SPACE, 
                           SCI.OPTICS, and SCI.IMAGE.PROCESSING. 
 
Information from Bob Berch, Sysop 
 
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BBS Name:                  Rings of Saturn BBS
Sysop:                     Edward A. Locke
Phone #:                   1-615-831-1758
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Nashville TN  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours, down 17:00 - 22:00 Friday (Maintenance)
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            150 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:116/58, OurNet 65:410/29
FREQs:                     Accepted, 30 min. limit per day per site.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 2.01
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy & spaceflight.  Large
                           selection of shareware / PD programs for the
                           IBM & Compatible, smaller selection for Macs,
                           Apples and Amigas.  Many space GIF images.
                           Many FidoNet & OurNet echoes and some UseNet
                           newsgroups are available for online browsing
                           or offline reading via QWK, Blue Wave or Silver
                           Express packets.  Home of the ROS Space / Astro  
                           BBS List.           

Information from Edward Locke, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  SkyWatch
Sysop:                     Ross Parker
Phone #:                   1-306-569-0581
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Regina, Saskatchewan Canada
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            105 Megs hard drive
                           650 Megs CD-ROM, not available via file request.
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:140/118
FREQs:                     Accepted, 5 file limit per day per site.
BBS Software:              TriBBS 5.01
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Dedicated to the FREE exchange of information.
                           Emphasis on Astronomy/Science/Space
                           Large selection of shareware / PD programs for
                           the IBM & Compatible, which include astronomy
                           programs and GIF files.  Large Fido net message
                           base, with QWK offline mail.  Large selection      
                           of online games.  RIPScrip/ANSI/ASCII graphics
                           available.

Information from Ross Parker, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The Skywatch Network  ( ===Sky<>Net=== )
Sysop:                     Stephen Meeks
Phone #:                   1-904-731-8706
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Jacksonville, FL  USA
Hours:                     24hrs./ 7 days
Supported Connect Speeds:  300 - 14.4k
Online Storage:            70 megs
Network Address:           Fidonet  1:112/12
FREQs:                     Accepted
BBS Software:              Telegard v2.7
Pay Rates:                 Free
Description:               Sky<>Net "Florida's Astronomical Connection!" 
                           is designed to allow communications between
                           Florida's astronomers.  Sky<>Net provides a 
                           forum and encourages the free exchange of                    
                           knowledge/experiences.  Education is a
                           primary focus.

Information from Stephen Meeks, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  SpaceBase(tm)
Sysop:                     Hugh S. Gregory, Spaceflight Historian
Phone #:                   1-604-875-6259
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Vancouver B.C. Canada
Hours:                     24 Hours, down for ZMH
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-14400 V.32Bis,V.42Bis
Online Storage:            50 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:153/719
FREQs:                     Listed Nodes Only, 8 files &/or 45 min per call.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 1.11, Front Door 2.02NC, Imail 130
Pay Rates:                 30 Min Free Per Day, More for Donors
Description:               The BBS is part of The Astronomy & Space 
                           Sciences Educational Information Service.  Also 
                           presentations and lectures on Astronomy & Space 
                           Exploration, produce and sell videos on space 
                           exploration.  Origin of the 8 Fidonet 
                           SpaceBase(tm) space news echos: SB-NASA_NEWS, 
                           SB-NASA_TECH, SB-E/N/L and SB-WORLD_NWS are  
                           read-only; SB-SOLAR_RPT, SB-QUESTIONS and  
                           SB-SAT_TRACK are public; SB-SYSOPS is for
                           administrative puropses.  These are available 
                           on the FidoNet Zone 1 Backbone & in Europe 
                           and Australia.  Official Message Base BBS for 
                           the Royal Astromonical Society of Canada 
                           (Vancouver Centre), British Columbia Space 
                           Sciences Society - (Vancouver Planetarium),
                           Vancouver Space Society (NSS Chapter).  Daily NASA 
                           and world wide space news files and messages.  
                           Program & Info File Library covering satellite
                           tracking & astronomy shareware programs, and info 
                           files like SEI Report, X-15 pilots handbook, 
                           de-classified SR-71 Info, DC-X, Soviet Space 
                           Program info and much more. Also carries the 
                           Astronomy and Space Echos and ORIGINS 3 local 
                           Astronomy Echos.  Voice verification used.  
                           New users have full READ ONLY access for 20 
                           minutes daily until verified.

Information from Hugh S. Gregory, Spaceflight Historian, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The Space/Time Continuum
Sysop:                     Dana Booth
Phone #:                   1-206-536-1528
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Tacoma WA  USA
Hours:                     23 Hours, unavailable to BBS users from
                           0100 to 0200 PST for Zone Mail Hour
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            120 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:138/179 DiscNet 72:625/0 1
                           Dacara Link 174:790/3 NWLink QWK Network
FREQs:                     Accepted, 30 min. limit per day per site.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 2.01+
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Mainly an echomail exchange with emphisis
                           on science, physics, space, astronomy, and
                           yup, politics. Small generic filebase. (I
                           toss RADIST files, little else)

Information from Dana Booth, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  StarBurst BBS
Sysop:                     Kevin Kell
Phone #:                   1-613-546-6403
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Kingston, Ontario Canada 76.5W 44.25N
Hours:                     24 Hours, 7 days
Supported Connect Speeds:  2400-19200 bps ZyXEL
Online Storage:            350 Megs HD, 660 Megs CDROM
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:249/112, ZyXELNet 18:163/998
FREQs:                     Accepted, 23hrs/7days
BBS Software:              Maximus v2.01wb
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Emphasis on astronomy & spaceflight.  Large
                           selection of shareware / PD programs for the
                           IBM & Compatible, Many space GIF images.
                           Simtel Space & Astro CDROM
                           Many FidoNet & RASCNet echoes and some UseNet
                           newsgroups are available for online browsing
                           or offline reading via QWK, or Blue Wave.
                           Support board for Royal Astronomical Society
                           of Canada - Kingston Centre

Information from Kevin Kell, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Stargate BBS
Sysop:                     John W. Wagoner
Phone #:                   1-214-578-7618
Nodes:                     2
Locale:                    Plano, Tx. USA
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            878 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:124/6512
                           Internet John.Wagoner@Stargate.Metronet.Com
FREQs:                     Not Accepted yet.
BBS Software:              Wildcat 3.90M
Pay Rates:                 No Charge for Node 1.
                           Subscription line available for greater access.
Description:               Official board of the Astronomical League,
                           and the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas.
                           Astronomy files, information, and GIF's. IAU
                           Circulars. Sky and Telescope's "Skyline" and
                           "Sky at a Glance". Astronomy databases. Graphics
                           and Science Fiction areas. Fidonet astronomy,
                           space, and science echos. Internet Newsgroups
                           and a private Internet E-mail address available
                           to each subscriber.

Information from John Wagoner, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  The Stargazer's BBS
Sysop:                     Steve Mullin
Phone #:                   1-713-550-9243
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Katy TX  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  1200-14400 bps
Online Storage:            240 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:106/9243, PrideNet  156:3750/2
FREQs:                     Accepted
BBS Software:              Wildcat 3.90M
Pay Rates:                 $20/yr, for 2hrs/day and 5 MB/day D/L's
Description:               Currently carry an assortment of astronomy
                           and space programs/GIFS.  Also have So Much
                           Shareware 2 & 3, So Much Space and Adult files.
                           Also servicing the gay & lesbian community of
                           Houston with PrideNet and carry AEGIS (AIDS &
                           HIV information).  The board is a mixed group
                           of users and is open to all who want to call.

Information from Steve Mullin, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Starry Night BBS
Sysop:                     David Young
Phone #:                   1-913-631-0761
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Shawnee KS  USA
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            250 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 1:280/305
FREQs:                     Accepted
BBS Software:              Maximus 2.01wb
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Supporting the Astronomical Society of
                           Kansas City.  On-line since 1988.
                           Mail-in registration.
                           
Information from Ken Tullis, Asst. Sysop.

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BBS Name:                  STigma BBS
Sysop:                     Patrick Dobeson
Phone #:                   34-1-5888772
Nodes:                     2
Locale:                    Madrid, Spain
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Online Storage:            750 Megs
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 2:341/15
FREQs:                     Accepted, 30 min. limit per day.
BBS Software:              RemoteAccess 1.10
Pay Rates:                 No Charge
Description:               Astronomy & spaceflight.  Large selection of
                           shareware / PD programs for the IBM & Compatible,
                           Many space GIF images. European and Spanish
                           astronomy echoes (Fidonet).

Information from Patrick Dobeson, Sysop

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BBS Name:                  Vulcan's World BBS
Sysop:                     Ralph Buttigieg
Phone #:                   61-2-635-1204
Nodes:                     1
Locale:                    Sydney NSW  Australia
Hours:                     24 Hours
Supported Connect Speeds:  300-14400 bps
Storage:                   1.2 Gig plus CD-ROM
Networks / Addresses       FidoNet 3:713/635 TrekNet 87:6011/9205
FREQs:                     No
BBS Software:              Maximus 2.01
Rates:                     Free
Description:               Emphasis on Astronomy, Space Development and
                           Science Fiction. Has Australia's largest 
                           collection of PD/Shareware astronomy software. 
                           Plus many space related files. Also a member of 
                           the Trek File Distribution Network.  Sponsored 
                           by the British Astronomical Association NSW 
                           Branch, the National Space Society of Australia 
                           and Trek Australis.  FidoNet, TrekNet echos and 
                           UseNet newsgroups are available. Home of the 
                           Oz_Astro & Trek_Australis Fido echos.

Information from Ralph Buttigieg, Sysop

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