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AL Observing Program Division Announcement – New Adoptions (7/18/2026) - We are excited to announce that at a recent AL Council Meeting, the Council approved the adoption of some changes in our Observing Programs. The web pages are still being updated, please be patient. The pins are on order and have not arrived yet. Bambury - This is now a complete Observing Program, and includes… Read More...

AL Observing Program Division Announcement – Stellar Evolution Observing Program (7/18/2026) - Aaron Clevenson is the temporary Coordinator for this Observing Program. We would like to thank Bill Pellerin for his many years in that role. If you have any questions about submissions, the on-line database entries, or have a new submission, please work with the new Coordinator. Contact information is on the AL web page: https://www.astroleague.org/stellar-evolution-observing-program/… Read More...

AL Observing Program Division Announcement – Double Star Observing Program (6/28/2026) - The Double Star Observing Program has just released a new list of objects. It now has 200 to choose from and includes targets available to southern hemisphere observers. Only 100 are required. Enjoy. https://www.astroleague.org/double-star-observing-program/ Read More...

What’s Up With the Astronomical League June 2026 (6/20/2026) - In this Issue… • Astronomical League Live, June 26, 2026 • ALCon 2026, August 12-15 You can download the issue HERE Read More...

AL Observing Program Division – Reminder: Messier Mystery Challenge (6/16/2026) - The end of June is the end of the observing deadline for the M102: “Messier’s Unknown Journey” Observing Challenge. Get those observations in! For all the details, scroll down to challenge #16. https://www.astroleague.org/al-observing-challenge-special-observing-award/ Read More...

Master Observers – This is for you! (6/8/2026) - Have you earned your Master Observer Award? Did you know that the Astronomical League makes plaques for Master Obervers that come to an ALCON? Some of you have received yours, but if not, then we want you to have one! All you have to do is come to an ALCON. Register on-line and be sure… Read More...