Not sure of who to send your question to?  We have developed a new comprehensive ticketing system.  On stop shopping to get all your questions answered.  This will be implemented in three phases:

1. Phase 1 – Basic Functionality.
2. Phase 2 – Observing Programs.
3. Phase 3 – AL Leadership.

For now, question to the Leadership of the AL or to Observing Program Coordinators should continue directly to the Leaders and Coordinators.

Access is from the Contacts web page or directly to the ticketing system.

We have tested it repeatedly and thoroughly, but please be patient as we work to implement this new system.  Thank you.  The Web Team.

In this Issue…
• Astronomical League Live: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 pm ET
• Observer’s Handbook 2027 order info; ALCon 2027
• Bringing People and Space Closer Together

Download the issue Whats Up with Astro League October 9 2026

Please join us for the net AL Live on October 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Dr. Shane Larson will be discussing “Zombie and Vampire Stars: Tales from the Stellar Graveyard.”  See the flyer here.

The Astronomical League has entered into a collaboration with Ohio’s State Parks to bring you a new Observing Challenge: The Parks Observing Challenge.  Additional states will be brought on-line as they become available.  To view the details and rules of this Challenge, click here.

We have completed a revision to the Stellar Evolution Observing Program.  For all the details, visit the web page:  https://www.astroleague.org/stellar-evolution-observsing-program-v-2-0/.

In summary:

• The target list now contains 160 objects to choose from.  Thi makes this Program avilable to residents of the southern hemisphere.
• All 100 of the original objects are still on the list.
• We have added partial certificates for Binoculars and Eyes Only.
• The Categories have been updated to better align with the stellar lifecycle.
• Some stellar classifications have been updated and some targets have been moved to different categories.

It is almost here and this is a great chance to either share your passion for astronomy with the masses, or at least be one of the masses yourself… View the flyer here.

Please join us for the net AL Live on September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT.  Dr. Dominic Benford will be discussing the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope.  See the flyer here.

The September 2026 edition of the What’s Up With the Astronomical League is available for download HERE

In this Issue…
•Astronomical League Live: Friday, 9/18, 7 pm ET
•Autumn Astronomy Day: Saturday, September 19
•NASA, NFL Team Up to Showcase Space,Aeronautics Innovation

A new Stellar Evolution Manual is now available in the AL Store.

We hope you will join us by participating in the latest AL Observing Challenge:  The scutum Star Cloud Buffet.  Details can be found on the web page:

https://www.astroleague.org/al-observing-challenge-special-observing-award/

Two levels, 14 objects (silver) and 29 objects (gold).  Observe during September and submit by October 31, 2026.