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The Astronomical League is excited to announce the new Master Observer Progression. No change to the current Master Observer Observing Award, but new levels with new requirements. There will be something for novices all the way through the most advanced observers.
New to astronomy? Unsure where to start? Start with the Observer Award!
Completed your Master Observer? Wondering What to do next? There are now new levels to which to aspire: Advanced Observer Award, Master Observer – Silver Award, Master Observer – Gold Award, and Master Observer – Platinum Award.
The website explaining all the new levels and their requirements is coming soon…
We have a new Coordinator for the Open Cluster Observing Program. Cliff Mygatt, one of the National Observing Program Directors, is temporarily coordinating the program. If you are working on the program and have questions or are ready to submit it, please be sure to check out the webpage for the current information. (Of course it is a good idea in all observing programs to check the webpages to be sure you know the most current information…)
A big thank you to Benjamin Jones for many years of coordinating the program.
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From the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy:
The event will bring together scientists, engineers, and visionaries from astronomy and the space industry to share their experiences with students and teachers as they spend an evening stargazing from the South Lawn. In addition to inspiring students and stargazers from across the country to learn about the newest astronomical discoveries and the technologies that enable us to explore and live in space, we are continuing progress on the President’s call to action to expand access and opportunities for students and adults to participate in the wonders of science and space.
The White House hopes that scientists and amateur astronomers will join in celebrating the White House Astronomy Night by hosting their own events at observatories, schools, planetariums, museums, and astronomy clubs nationwide on October 19.
Questions? Contact…
Meredith Drosback, the Assistant Director for Education and Physical Sciences at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and
Tamara Dickinson, the Principal Assistant Director for Environment and Energy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Complete information:
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Announcement of the digital edition of the September 2015 Reflector was completed Sept. 7 at 9:35 pm MDT. It appears to have went well — nothing crashed at least.
If you did not receive a notice and you are a member of an affiliated club or a Member-at-Large send me an email webmaster@astroleague.org . Let me know your local club name (or MAL) and first and last name and a correct email. I’ll see that your info is corrected. Due to the number emails I’m getting it may take a while. However, I will answer all emails.
In reading my announcement note, you may have gotten the impression that the Reflector will be switching to a digital only version in the near future. I apologize for giving that impression.
The Astronomical League has no plans to drop the paper edition at the present time. In order to be more environmentally friendly, increase access to our readers, and to reduce costs, the AL is offering both a digital and paper option. Over time, a growing percentage of people will prefer a digital format and we are making that option available now. The cost savings will enable the AL to expand its programs and offer additional benefits to its membership
Vern
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It is my great pleasure to announce that, by unanimous vote of the NERAL Executive Committee, the Walter Scott Houston Award of the North East Region of the Astronomical League (NERAL) is being awarded to Dennis di Cicco of Sudbury, Massachusetts at this year’s Stellafane Convention in Springfield, Vermont on Saturday evening, August 15, 2015.
Dennis di Cicco’s famous award winning photograph of the Sun’s analemma in the 1970s was a milestone in his astrophotography career. A long time Stellafane devotee, he was inspired to build his own backyard observatory which he would put to good use for many decades to come. He was recognized for his observational talents in 1997 with the Astronomical League’s Leslie C. Peltier Award for his significant observations of minor planets, lunar & planetary astronomy, and general astronomy. In 1978 he was presented the Clifford W. Holmes Award at Riverside Telescope Makers Conference Astronomy Expo for his work popularizing astronomy.
Since then he has gone on to make great contributions as a writer and Senior Editor for CCD Astronomy quarterly and most notably for Sky & Telescope Magazine from 1974 through 2014. His generosity in sharing his knowledge in articles, equipment test reports, eclipse trips and talks with the amateur astronomy community at clubs and star parties across the country makes him a star on our earthly sphere for which we are extremely grateful.
On Behalf of the North East Region of the Astronomical League, we are very pleased to give this award to this amateur astronomer, astrophotographer and writer who used the professional world to promote and increase the visibility of astronomy for our community.
Congratulations, Dennis!
Very sincerely,
Maryann Arrien
Chair: NERAL – The North East Region of the Astronomical League
www.neral.org
