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AL Observing Program Division Announcement – Asterism Observing Program (3/17/2025) - Lots of changes. If you recently worked on this Program, are working on it now, or are thinking about working on it, this is for you. Cliff Mygatt is the new Coordinator for the Asterism Observing Program. If you received a certificate since October 2024, please contact the Coordinator, Ciff Mygatt at cliffandchris@wavecable.com. If you… Read More...
What’s Up With the Astronomical League March 2025 (3/15/2025) - In this Issue… • Digital only Reflector for March 2025, Questions and Answers • Astronomy Days for 2025 • 2025 NCRAL Regional Convention • Reminder that many annual awards submission deadlines are March 31, 2025 Download the issue Whats Up with Astro League March 15 2025 Read More...
Al Observing Program Division Announcement – Enhancements to the Asterism Observing Program (3/15/2025) - There are a number of enhancements to the Asterism Observing Program. Most notable are the Eyes Only (15 objects) and Binocular (20 objects) levels. There are more Eyes Only objects on the list. Also, go-to telescopes and remote telescopes are now allowed. For all the information, look at the Asterism Observing Program web page: https://www.astroleague.org/asterism-observing-program/ Read More...
AL Observing Program Division Announcement – New Observing Program Names (3/9/2025) - No changes to any of the rules or requirements - just name changes. The Imaging - Bennett Observing Program is now the Bennett - Imaging Observing Program. The Imaging - Caldwell Observing Program is now the Caldwell - Imaging Observing Program. The Imaging - Messier Observing Program is now the Messier - Imaging Observing Program. Read More...
AL Observing Program Division Announcement – Messier Marathon 2025 (3/9/2025) - This is it! This is the time of year! Your opportunity to see all 110 Messier Objects in a single night. How many can you see? You can download an observing form here: https://www.astroleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Messier-Marathon-Log-2025.pdf. The AL also has a downloadable certificate that you can use for yourself or others. It can be downloaded here: https://www.astroleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AL-Messier-Marathon-Certificate-Allen.pdf. Read More...
AL Observing Program Division Announcement – NASA Observing Challenge, Hubble Targets for March Released (2/27/2025) - The list of targets for March have been released by NASA. For information about this Observing Challenge and the list, go to the AL web page: https://www.astroleague.org/nasa-observing-challenges-special-awards/ Read More...
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