Credits
MAC_v1
![website v1](webdings/MAC_v1x.jpg)
Around 1997, MAC put together it's first website (left). The website was hosted on an astronomy server at USC until 2003. While on that server, it's URL changed a few times.
MAC_v2
![website v2a](webdings/MAC_v2a.jpg)
In late 1998, a committee redesigned the site (right). MAC_v2 was designed to take into account that most of the members were predominantly using modems. There were very few graphics. The AstroPhoto pages had in-between thumbnail pages that then linked to pages with full-size images. The colors were to try to pick up the dark blue of the SC flag and the text to be legible.
![website v2b](webdings/MAC_v2b.jpg)
![website v2c](webdings/MAC_v2c.jpg)
Further minor refinements were made over the years.
MAC_v3
![website v3a](webdings/MAC_v3a.jpg)
![website v3b](webdings/MAC_v3b.jpg)
In late summer 2003, security changes at USC required that MAC find a new host. The site was moved to IX Webhosting and at that time the site was converted to xhtml but kept the same basic look.
MAC_v4 (current)
In 2006, MAC decided it needed a new look. A short survey was done. The web was searched. For a while, Elizabeth contemplated using a Content Management System. However, the task of implementing a CMS and converting the pages seemed rather daunting. Then in Nov 2006, as she searched the web for free website templates, she came across dcarter design and his tick-tock template. Two new graphics to replace the clock-themed ones were quickly made. The site was converted over within a few days, with a few extra days to tweak. New content areas were also added at this time and the organization setup to allow for expansion.