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Recent Observing Awards

Binocular Messier Observing Program

The Binocular Messier Observing Program is for beginning observers as well as experienced amateurs. Beginning observers will find that it doesn't take an expensive telescope but only a simple pair ...

9 awarded

Jonathan Jonathan

(1237)

Awarded on Jul 02, 2022 — 7 months

Multiple Star Observing

The purpose of the Multiple Star Observing Program is to introduce Astronomical League observers to 114 of some of the finest multiple star systems. This program is to be conducted after ...

1 awarded

Jonathan Jonathan

(15)

Awarded on Feb 07, 2022 — 12 months

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