2016

Thank You Mike!

February 13, 20160 commentsUncategorized
The Astronomical League depends heavily on its team of volunteers, and is grateful for all their efforts. This past fall, Mike Benson, administrator of the Double Star Program, the Arp Peculiar Galaxy Program, and the Master Observer Program, decided to step down after many years of valuable service. His input and assistance were indispensable in developing, launching, and administering these and other programs. Mike was presented a special service plaque from the Astronomical League by Theo Wellington, president of the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society in Nashville, TN. Thank you, Mike! 

Dr. Tim Brown to receive distinguished Watson Medal

January 28, 20160 commentsUncategorized

Long time Longmont Astronomical Society (CO) member, Tim Brown, is to receive an award, the “James Craig Watson Medal for Astronomy, from the National Academy of Sciences on May 1st in Washington DC. The award recognizes Tim for “his visionary scientific and technical advancements that have been critical to the fields of helioseismology, asteroseismology, and the emerging field of spectroscopy of transiting exoplanets, and for his critical role in helping a new generation of scientists and facilities to succeed”.  For more info see the press release at the Las Cumbres Observatory website, http://lcogt.net/blog/dr-tim-brown-to-receive-distinguished-watson-medal/

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Last Call -Coordinators Needed

January 10, 20160 commentsUncategorized

If you are interested in helping the AL as an Observing Program Coordinator, we need to hear from you by Friday 1/15/2016.  We are beginning to contact those we have already heard from.  These programs are in need of a leader:  Analemma, Double Star, Galileo, and Sky Puppy Observing Programs.  Please send an email to Aaron Clevenson, Observing Program Director, at aaron@clevenson.org

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