Astronomical League Observing Programs

Each year, amateur astronomers from across the United States gather for one of the biggest astronomy conventions in the country: ALCON, the annual conference of the Astronomical League. In 2026, the event heads to the Cincinnati area for four days of astronomy talks, workshops, tours, social events, and community-building—and everyone is invited.… Continue reading.

Last month, we discussed the Hubble’s Night Sky Observing Challenge and the March targets announced by the Astronomical League and NASA to celebrate 35 Years of the Hubble Space Telescope. These organizations have announced a new set of targets for the month of April.… Continue reading.