In conjunction with the International Observe the Moon Night, and with the urging of one of our members, we are having another AL Observing Challenge: The Moons of the Solar System. Information can be found on the website:
It is the third active challenge.
Observations may begin on 10/1/2022 and continue through 11/30/2022. They must be submitted to the coordinator by 12/31/2022.
Good Luck!
Information useful in helping you determine which Observing Program is right for you is now available in one place on one page. This grid contains information about experience level, equipment required, techniques which are allowed, and special requirements. To see the grid, go to the webpage:
https://test.astroleague.org/observing-program-selector-grid
Good luck and clear skies.
Check out these files for the September sky charts and significant events in September.
It is once again time to search for Coordinators for some of our Observing Programs. Although the list of open positions may grow, currently we are looking for members who are interested and willing to help as an Observing Program Coordinator. We will begin the selection process in January 2023, but you may submit your name and for which Coordinator roles you are interested to Aaron Clevenson, Observing Program Director, at any time: aaron@clevenson.org.
These Observing Programs and Awards are in need of a new Coordinator:
The Job Description for an Observing Program Coordinator can be found at:
https://test.astroleague.org//files/u220/AL%20White%20Paper%20-%20Coordinator%20Job%20Description.pdf
This year at the AL-Con in Albuquerque the Council approved two new Observing Programs. One of them is the Solar Neighborhood Observing Program.
The Solar Neighborhood OP is intended to introduce observers to the stars located near our Sun. For more information, check out the Solar Neighborhood OP web page.
https://test.astroleague.org/solar-neighborhood-observing-program
This year at the AL-Con in Albuquerque the Council approved two new Observing Programs. One of them is the Bennett Observing Program.
The Bennett OP is a direct substitute for the Messier OP for those south of the equator. For more information, check out the Bennett OP web page.
The Bennett OP may be used in place of Messier OP for the Master Observer Award.
Access through AL Facebook and explorescientific.com/live
Check out these files for the June sky charts and significant events in August.
