Astronomy: General

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Due to the name of this list, Astronomy: General, I have been called the General by one or more list members. It was prompted by one of the first ADMINistrivia posts I did where I signed off as, Leroy Guatney, Astronomer General (you know, like Attorney General). I explained that I was once the most experienced Astronomer on a mailing list for writer’s of Science Fiction, and I had used that title there.

The likening of the list’s name to a hospital has also been made.

As you may have noticed by now, humor is tolerated and encouraged.

For some reason, there is a heavy Colorado contingent on this list. Please understand that we are a big, happy group of friends and observers.