Solar Eclipse Observing Challenges

Solar Eclipse Observing Challenge Coordinator

Cliff Mygatt
P.O. Box 8607
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-265-5418
cliffandchris@wavecable.com

Introduction

Welcome to the Astronomical League’s Solar Eclipse Observing Program. Completion requires tasks to be performed that will enhance your observing skills and add scientific value to your viewing experience during a solar eclipse.

The Special Observing Challenges are now part of the AL Observing Challenges.

There are currently no active Solar Eclipse Observing Challenges.

Whether a cluster like the Pleiades seen with delicate beauty with the unaided eye or in a small telescope or binoculars, or a cluster like NGC 7789 whose thousands of stars are seen with overpowering wonder in a large telescope, open clusters can only bring awe and amazement to the viewer.

Each Observing Program has unique requirements.  After reading this web page, and reviewing the Quick View of Requirements grid, if you have any questions about your equipment or how you plan to do your observations, please contact the Coordinator before you start observing.

Previous Eclipse Challenges

  1. 2017 Total Solar Eclipse (deadline for submission:  September 30, 2017)
  2. 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse (deadline for submission: May 30, 2024)
  3. 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (deadline for submission:  October 31, 2024)

For details on the requirements for prior awards, click here.

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