THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 34 1987 Jun 30 19.30UT. Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138 Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074 Telex:265871(MONREF G) Quote"72:MAG60138 ATT G.HURST"in FIRST line. ------------------------------------------------------------------- TA E-files With this circular we launch a new service to TA e-circ subscribers. We can now supply at modest cost information from an extensive database held at TA HQ. Not only can you download these by e-mailing a request but the data can be 'imported' into most database programs provided the fields are set to appropriate lengths. This is clearly a step forward as despite the fact the group are using a wide variety of computers we can now supply files without all the problems of incompatibility. The system will work as follows: Each subscriber will be extended a maximum of 10pds credit. Periodically renewal notices will be sent by e-mail requesting payment. In this way small frequent payments will not need to be made. Orders should simply quote the file name but the list below also gives more details of the contents eg to order the list of galaxies just quote: "Please supply gal870530." The last six digits indicate the day the file was last updated so you can check on whether new editions are available. The system starts today with just three files but will be expanded into a very comprehensive system in the coming months. Some files will be available in paper version but it is likely e-circ subscribers will always have the most up to date version. List of new files will appear in these circulars and periodically a complete listing will be given. Please send ideas and comments to help improve and extend this service so we can cater for your needs. E-files available at 1987 June 30. File Name Entries Cost UK Cost Foreign Mail nvarea870530 121 50p 1.10pds recobj870530 55 30p 60p gal870530 203 50p 1.30pds Notes: nvarea=nova search areas list giving RA & Dec Bands for all patrol areas from north pole to dec -30d. recobj=List of recurrent objects including long period eruptives and novae. Gives name, ra/dec for 1950, mag range, type, charts available, sequence limit, revisions. gal =Data of galaxies currently on the supernova search programme. NGC&M name, ra/dec 1950, const, mpg, mv, type, no sn's, charts, seq limits, revision dates. Guy M Hurst