Yet another great reason to attend ALCon 2016 is what’s happening at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, which is where one of the ALCon tours will boldly go.
http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/enterprise-model-on-display/
The Open Cluster Program now allows imaging and has been changed based on inputs from imagers. Check it out!
August 10 through August 13 features the Astronomical League’s national convention coming to the NRECA Center in Arlington, VA. Hotel accommodations are available at the beautiful Westin Arlington Gateway (703-717-6200) and at the nearby equally attractive Hilton Arlington on the Metro Line (703-528-6000). Be sure to ask for the special ALCon rate.
Download a PDF of the promo to share with fellow members and friends.
By Bill Pellerin, Houston Astronomical Society
The first time I ever heard of the Stargate asterism was when I picked up a copy of John Wagoner’s observing list at the Texas Star Party some years ago. The asterism was mentioned by the well-known observer Philip Harrington in a May, 1998 article in Sky and Telescope magazine, but John tells me that he’s the guy who created the identifier ‘Stargate’ for this collection of stars.
