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
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/
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.
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.
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/
NCRAL 2025 Conference – April 25 & 26, 2025
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, Minnetonka, MN
Registration: https://ncral2025.org/register/
Speakers:
To view the flyer, click here.
What’s Up With the Astronomical League February 2025 is available for download HERE
In this Issue…
• Digital only Reflector for March 2025, the paper option returning in June 2025
• Astronomy Days for 2025
• Astronomical League Live
• Texas Star Party, April 20-27, 2025
• Astrocon 2025-space left for 150 more registrants
The monthly sky tools are available for February: https://www.astroleague.org/navigating-the-night-sky-guides/
We also want to announce the addition of a What’s Up Doc? Newsletter for the Mountain Time Zone (Boise Idaho).
To automatically receive these newsletters in your email inbox each month, send a request to aaron@clevenson.org
Watch the next AL LIVE! Friday January 25, 7 pm EST
Laurie Ansorge discusses amateur astronomy in the computer age. The times they are a changin’!
Also Chuck Allen gives updates on the Astronomical League Awards Programs and Don Knabb shares what is coming up in the night sky. Finally, John Goss talks more about volunteerism and the AL’s need for volunteers.
Hosted by Terry Mann.
Watch the Live Stream or Recorded: Explorescientific.com/live or www.facebook.com/Astronomical.League
To see the brochure: https://www.astroleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AL-LIVE-20240125-Ansorge.pdf
• Call for Volunteer Advertising Coordinator for Reflector Magazine
• AL Live January 24
• Youth Award Programs
• Williamina Fleming Imaging Award Program
• Sketching Award Competition
• Digital only Reflector for March 2025
Download the newsletter Whats Up with Astro League January 11 2025
