The September 2023 Reflector Magazine is available for download HERE
In this issue:
Tune in for “Real Observing” with John Goss.
For more information, https://test.astroleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AL-LIVE-20230804.pdf
or click the Read More to get an active link to the announcement.
Two new updates:
As ALCon nears, the beautiful Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center has graciously offered to extend the special ALCon room rate until July 20th! If you haven’t yet booked your room, be sure to do so before this low rate expires.
Room Cutoff date has been extended until July 20th
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Standard Rooms
ALCON Group Rate: $139.00,
Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/50386606˜
The celestial event of a generation arrives April 8, 2024. View the incredible total solar eclipse safely with a pair of commemorative solar eclipse glasses from the ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE!
Are you ready? Do you have equipment for safely viewing the eclipse and the sun? Solar eclipse glasses are one inexpensive way to safely view the eclipse, and the BEST way to share the event with a group. These glasses are ideal for visually observing large sunspots on the face of the sun, partial solar eclipses, annular solar eclipses, and the partial phases of total solar eclipses.
Discounts for as few as 10 and huge discounts for ordering 500 or 1000. Distribute them at solar events! The more you purchase, the better the price! They can be personalized for keepsakes. Order early to insure availability!
| Quantity | Discount | Price (ea) | Price per pack |
| 1-9 | 0% | $1.25 | |
| 10 | 12% | $1.10 | $11.00 |
| 25 | 26% | $0.92 | $23.00 |
| 50 | 36% | $0.80 | $40.00 |
| 100 | 44% | $0.70 | $70.00 |
| 250 | 52% | $0.60 | $150.00 |
| 500 | 60% | $0.50 | $250.00 |
| 1000 | 68% | $0.40 | $400.00 |
Check out the League webstore – https://store.astroleague.org/ – for complete information. Email leaguesales@astroleague.org if you need more help.
Nominal shipping charges will be added to all orders under 1000 glasses. For those orders of 1000 glasses and over, shipping is included in the price to USA addresses.
Wear them as you would your normal sunglasses. You may safely gaze directly at the sun with these glasses since the filters block at 99.9999% of the sun’s visible light and all of its harmful infrared and ultraviolet light.
In an effort to make the Imaging – Caldwell Observing Program (OP) better aligned with the Caldwell OP, the Astronomical League now offers a 70 object level as well as the complete 109 object level for this OP. Details are on the Imaging – Caldwell web page: https://test.astroleague.org/imaging-caldwell-observing-program/
Eclipses are special and rare. On October 14, 2023 there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse in the USA and April 8, 2024 there will be a Total Solar Eclipse in the USA. But to view the eclipse safely, proper eye protection is a MUST! Do you have eclipse glasses? The Astronomical League can help. Check out our announcement and the AL Store to get a pair.
ALCon Chair Steven Tilley reminds everyone to book their rooms! Here is the website for the discounted rate …
Standard Rooms
ALCON Group Rate: $139.00
Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/50386606