In this Issue…
• Astronomical League Live, June 26, 2026
• ALCon 2026, August 12-15

You can download the issue HERE

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/

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 to answer the questions at the bottom about Master Observers.  The plaques will be presented at the Awards Ceremony at the ALCON.

We want to be sure that we do not miss you, so please also send an email to me to let me know you will be there.  (Please send me an email even if you have already registered for the ALCON.)  aaron@clevenson.org

We hope to see you there.  Aaron

August 12-15 is the Astronomical League’s national convention (ALCON) in Cincinnati. This is an incredible experience. Check out the flyer to find out why you should attend.   ALCON 2026 – Why Attend

In this Issue…
• MSRAL Convention, June 26-28
• ALCon 2026, August 12-15
• Astronomical League Live, June 26, 2026

You can download the issue HERE

Please join us for this month’s AL Live!

It will be featuring Pranvera Hyseni and till discuss “Chaasing Asteroid Shadows: The Science of Stellar Occultations.”

To view the announcement and see the connectino details, click here:  https://www.astroleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AL-LIVE-20260501-scaled.jpg

(4/6/2026)  The Astronomical League’s Observing Program Division is pleased to announce the addition of a new Obesrving Program to our list of offerings:  the Swift Observing Program.  For more information and the requirements, pleasse review the Swift Observing Program web page:  https://www.astroleague.org/swift-observing-program/

In this Issue…
• NCRL Eastern Iowa Cosmic Conference, May 15-17
• MSRAL Convention, June 26-28
• ALCon 2026, August 12-15

You can download the issue HERE

The AL has just added this Challenge to our flock of Observing Challenges:  https://www.astroleague.org/al-observing-challenge-special-observing-award/  This Challenge focuses of the controversy and confusion regarding the true identity of M102 (Messier #102).  Many mistakes were made in the initial observation as well as trying to identify its true identity by other astronomers.  We hope you will join us in June 2026 to relive the excitement.  This is your chance to see who you think is the real M102.

Please plan to join us for this month’s AL Live.  It will be featuring John Goss and is entitled:  “In Celebration of Global Astronomy Month Projects and Activities gtom your Astronomical League.”

For details and to view the flyer, click here (https://www.astroleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260306-Goss-scaled.jpeg).