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Arthur & Geoff, there was some discussion a couple of years ago about perhaps forming such a club. The view of those of us involved in the discussion at the time was that we wanted to concentrate our efforts on observing rather than administration, meetings, constitutions etc etc. Put simply, we could not really see any advantage, and certainly did not have the time, to be going down a formalised "club" path.
I very much enjoy the informality of what we currently have with the meetings at Kulnura. There is plenty of exchange of information (and often food and wine) at such events, without any of the administrative trappings.
In terms of astronomical outreach, the ASNSW certainly sees itself as having such a mission which would encompass the central coast area, and 3RF is also beginning to get involved in this regard.
I would personally rather steer clear of the politics that such clubs usually develop. There are a number of astronomy clubs in Sydney, one in the Hunter, and one in Newcastle already, if that is your bag.
What advantages do you see, Arthur, in setting up a formal club structure?
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