Join us for the next AL Live on Friday, July 24, 2026 starting at 7 PM EDT. Presenter is Julian Shapiro discussing “Uncovering Dwarf Galaxies in our Cosmic Neighborhood.
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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 a pin for 100 observations. There is also a “Complete” certificate for those who did all 600. If you already completed the 600, you will be getting a pin from the Coordinator.
For Your Eyes Only Observing Award – There is now a pin for this accomplishment. If you have already earned this award, you will be getting a pin from the Coordinator.
Herschel Society (silver and gold) Awards – There is now a pin for these accomplishments. If you have already earned this award, you will be getting a pin from the Coordinator.
Master Observer – Triple Crown Award – There is now a pin for this accomplishment. If you have already earned this award, you will be getting a pin from the Coordinator.
Exoplanet Transit Observing Program – This is a newly adopted Observing Program, complete with pin and certificates.
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/
