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Master Observers – This is for you!

June 8, 20260 commentsstory

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

 

AL Observing Challenge #16: The M102 Mystery

March 12, 20260 commentsstory

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.

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