Sky at Night to end 2013

[Mike]

There is a rumour going around the interwobs that Sky at Night is going to go off the air permanently at the end of the year.

There is even a petition online to try and stop it:

PETITION

Not sure how true it is but a lot of people seem to be saying the same thing.

[MarkS]

So we may never get to see the programme with you at Astrocamp?

[Mike]

Apparently that's due to go out in October.

[Mike]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2430228/The-Sky-At-Night-cancelled-just-year-Sir-Patrick-Moores-death.html

[Whitters]

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

[Delphine]

Have signed it.
Delphine

[doug]

So have I.

Doug.

[Rick]

Threads together in one place...

[Carole]

Also signed it.

Carole