[BAA-ebulletin 00764] THE SKY AT NIGHT

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THE SKY AT NIGHT

There has recently been much public speculation about the future of the BBC's "The Sky at Night". It would appear that programmes are scheduled until December, but no decision has been taken about what happens beyond that date.

The Councils of both the British Astronomical Association and the Royal Astronomical Society have approved a joint letter, to be sent on behalf of both societies to the Director-General of the BBC emphasising the contribution that "The Sky at Night" has made to British science since 1957 and urging the retention of a monthly programme devoted to astronomy.

There is also an on-line petition for your consideration and possible signature. A link is given below:

http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-bbc-please-do-not-axe-the-sky-at-night

Bill Leatherbarrow
President, British Astronomical Association
2013 October 5

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