Astronomical League Observing Programs Supported by the AAVSO (Abstract)

Volume 44 number 1 (2016)

Mike Simonsen

AAVSO Headquarters, 49 Bay State Road, Cambridge, MA 02138; msimonsen@aavso.org

Abstract

(Abstract only) The Astronomical League provides many different observing programs designed to provide direction and goals for League members. The programs have certificates and pins to recognize the observers’ accomplishments and for demonstrating their observing skills with a variety of instruments and objects. The AAVSO supports a Variable Star Observing award and the Astronomical League has recently agreed to adopt a new Binocular Variable Star Program.