March Meeting

Astronomical League Programs

This past summer the Skyscrapers joined the Astronomical League.   We have about 15 members who joined the League.  Jeff Padell, who is our ALCor (Astronomical League Correspondent) , will be telling us about the AL and what they offer.  Besides a magazine and information they offer awards programs covering all aspects of amateur astronomy from the very basic for beginners to in-depth  programs such as Radio Astronomy that actually helps the professionals.  Jeff has earned the Hydrogen Alpha Award and pin, a difficult award to earn especially with the current solar minimum, only 44 people in the AL have qualified for this award.  More importantly and a challenge Jeff is throwing out to the entire membership of the Skyscrapers is the Outreach Award!  Jeff earned it this past year. The Outreach Award is to recognize your helping with Public Nights, Star Parties and other astronomy related activities.  Jeff would like our entire membership to qualify for this award.