Hi all,
With the move to online astronomical events, we’re planning a general club meeting using Zoom for Friday May 8th, 2020, at 7:30 PM. We’ll be discussing some upcoming online events, and will even have some presentations! Please join in and catch up with your fellow members — maybe you’ve been enjoying some astro-related activities at home, or reading up on new things to try. It will be a novel experience for all of us.
Non-members will also be able to watch the meeting through a simultaneous stream to Youtube. If you aren’t a member but want to watch an online BAA meeting, continue to check this site. We’ll post instructions to join closer to the meeting time.
Some tips for members to join easily:
You will receive an email containing the May meeting details within the coming week. If you don’t get anything, please reach out.
On a laptop or computer?
In the email you received with the meeting invitation, click the link at the top. It will take you to Zoom’s website. You may need to download and install the Zoom application first. Once the Zoom app has opened, follow the prompts to join with your computer’s audio (microphone and speakers) and turn on a camera if you have one.
On a smartphone?
Download the Zoom app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android.) Then, open the email you received with the meeting invitation and click the link at the top. This should open the Zoom app. Follow the prompts to connect using your smartphone’s microphone and camera.
Using a landline or phone? (Audio-only)
Look in the meeting invitation email for the “dial by your location” section. Dial the corresponding number, then enter the Meeting ID and Password when prompted. You might miss out on the video aspect of the presentations (and you won’t get to see everyone else’s lovely faces) so joining with a computer would be preferred.
Hope to see lots of members at the meeting this Friday, and that everyone is staying safe and healthy.
-Emilyann