iceman
07-11-2008, 07:19 AM
Earlier this week, IceInSpace achieved a remarkable milestone - we passed 5000 registered members at IceInSpace!
While the number itself doesn't mean a lot, it's what it shows that's the most important. It shows that IceInSpace is doing something right. We're continuing to grow (at a rate of over 1000 new members every year), we're continuing to stay current and relevant, and we're continuing to provide a great service to amateur astronomy and star gazers in Australia, New Zealand and across the world.
Whilst we still primarily focus on Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, and the majority of our members are Australian, increasingly our visitors and members are coming from outside Australia - especially North America and Europe. It shows we have something worth coming for - the rich and diverse content and our friendly and helpful nature.
It doesn't matter whether you're a member who logs in and posts and contributes regularly, or one who signed up but then browses as a guest, or one who signed up to get some information or to learn about something they saw in the night sky - all are valuable and all are part of the broader IceInSpace community that remains close-knit, loyal and always friendly, helpful, giving and welcoming.
Amateur astronomy continues to grow and prosper as more people look up and wonder "what's up there?", as astronomy sciences gain media attention with new discoveries (like finding planets around other stars), new space probe launches and the new incredible images from the growing number of space-based telescopes.
When those newcomers get off the couch and sit down at the computer, IceInSpace is always here to help them take that first step - to help them ask the right questions, to help answer their questions, to ensure they get the right advice and can make informed decisions. It's the first step in what will hopefully be a long and fulfilling journey in learning, observing or photographing our night sky in all its beauty. It's the first step in forming long-lasting friendships that cross natural barriers - mountains, rivers and oceans.
Terry and I are proud of what we have achieved and excited about what the future will bring.
5000 members is something we can all be proud of. Thanks to you, the IceInSpace community, for your contributions in making this site what it is today.
While the number itself doesn't mean a lot, it's what it shows that's the most important. It shows that IceInSpace is doing something right. We're continuing to grow (at a rate of over 1000 new members every year), we're continuing to stay current and relevant, and we're continuing to provide a great service to amateur astronomy and star gazers in Australia, New Zealand and across the world.
Whilst we still primarily focus on Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, and the majority of our members are Australian, increasingly our visitors and members are coming from outside Australia - especially North America and Europe. It shows we have something worth coming for - the rich and diverse content and our friendly and helpful nature.
It doesn't matter whether you're a member who logs in and posts and contributes regularly, or one who signed up but then browses as a guest, or one who signed up to get some information or to learn about something they saw in the night sky - all are valuable and all are part of the broader IceInSpace community that remains close-knit, loyal and always friendly, helpful, giving and welcoming.
Amateur astronomy continues to grow and prosper as more people look up and wonder "what's up there?", as astronomy sciences gain media attention with new discoveries (like finding planets around other stars), new space probe launches and the new incredible images from the growing number of space-based telescopes.
When those newcomers get off the couch and sit down at the computer, IceInSpace is always here to help them take that first step - to help them ask the right questions, to help answer their questions, to ensure they get the right advice and can make informed decisions. It's the first step in what will hopefully be a long and fulfilling journey in learning, observing or photographing our night sky in all its beauty. It's the first step in forming long-lasting friendships that cross natural barriers - mountains, rivers and oceans.
Terry and I are proud of what we have achieved and excited about what the future will bring.
5000 members is something we can all be proud of. Thanks to you, the IceInSpace community, for your contributions in making this site what it is today.