The March editions of Navigating the Night Sky guides have been published. You can find them here: https://test.astroleague.org/navigating-night-sky-guides
These guides plot the night sky obects that are best viewed in the month of March and point out objects of interest. There are downloadable PDF versions of these guides as well.
The February editions of Navigating the Night Sky guides have been published. You can find them here: https://test.astroleague.org/navigating-night-sky-guides
These guides plot the night sky obects that are best viewed in the month of February and point out objects of interest. There are downloadable PDF versions of these guides as well.
An additional Observing Program Coordinator is needed. Specifically: Solar System Observing Program.
We will be using our standard process in February to select coordinators. If you would are willing and able to participate in your League as an Observing Program Coordinator, we would like to hear from you. Please send an email to Aaron Clevenson (Observing Program Director) at aaron@clevenson.org, includeing your phone number and the best times to call you. We will send you a copy of the job description and include you on the list. In February we will contact the candidates and conduct the interviews.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Aaron Clevenson, Cliff Mygatt, Al Lamperti, and Maynard Pittendreigh
One of the major benefits of being an Astronomical League member is access to the Observing Programs and Awards. From time to time, there are needs for new Coordinators, and we are now looking for a few new ones. Specifically, Arp Peculiar Galaxies (Northern and Southern), Galaxy Groups and Clusters, and Local and Galaxy Group and Neighborhood need new coordinators.
We will be using our standard process in February to select coordinators. If you would are willing and able to participate in your League as an Observing Program Coordinator, we would like to hear from you. Please send an email to Aaron Clevenson (Observing Program Director) at aaron@clevenson.org, includeing your phone number and the best times to call you. We will send you a copy of the job description and include you on the list. In February we will contact the candidates and conduct the interviews.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Aaron Clevenson, Cliff Mygatt, Al Lamperti, and Maynard Pittendreigh
A new option has been added to the Requirements for the Mercury Transirt Special Observing Award. Please see it under the Requirements on the webpage: https://test.astroleague.org//PlanetaryTransit_Venus2012
In conjunction with NASA we are commemorating the Mercury Transit with a NASA Special Observing Challenge. For more information check out the NASA Observing Challenge website: https://test.astroleague.org//programs/nasa-observing-challenges-special-awards-introduction
This is an electronic certificate that is emailed to those who meet the requirements. The deadline for submission is 12/11/2019. You do NOT need to be a member of the Astronomical League to earn this certificate.
Note: There is also an Astronomical League Special Observing Award. This is a pin and certificate that can be earned by Astronomical League members. Check out the requirements on the web page: https://test.astroleague.org//PlanetaryTransit_Venus2012
For details on what to see in the November skies:
Some advice and graphics to help you navigate the October sky.
For English, click here.
For Spanish, click here.
Some advice and graphics to help you navigate the September sky.
In English: click here.
In Spanish: click here.