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Please limit environment. contiguous to a large city would help wildlife self-starters, active in their communities, and all statements to approximately 250 words. All Valle de Oro was established in 2012 on the immensely, and it would provide an example of have a desire to learn about NASA’s accomplish- nomination materials must be received by March site of a former dairy farm. The former farmland good lighting for the public to better understand ments and share that information with their QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE read with great interest your most informative ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE 15, 2021, so they can be published in the June is being returned to a natural floodplain habitat. what we are trying to accomplish with the dark- local communities. Once selected, we provide article published in the June 2020 issue titled Issued by the Astronomical League in March, June, September, and I Reflector. It is also a place to demonstrate how environ- sky movement. Ambassadors online trainings with downloadable December, Reflector (ISSN: 0034-2963) is sent directly, either by “Double Star Observing: Expand Your Toolbox.” —Tim Hunter postal mail or via a digital link, to each individual member of its mentally responsible lighting can be used in a website materials. Hardcopy materials are provid- affiliate societies and to members-at-large as a benefit of League What caught the eye of some readers is that the Co-founder, IDA membership. Individual copies of Reflector are available at the densely populated area to protect wildlife, save ed as those become available from the missions.” following subscription rates, payable to the League’s national office. inception of this observing program rests with Election Results energy, maintain safe levels of lighting, and Solar System Ambassadors will become John Wagoner of Dallas, Texas. John is the found- PAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS: protect the night sky. The lighting at the refuge official NASA representatives, so careful con- USA & possessions: $3.00 each or $10.00 per year (4 issues) ing member of the inner-city public outreach Canada: $5.00 each or $16.00 per year is fully shielded with a color temperature of 3000 Night Sky Network sideration is given to each applicant before they t the Astronomical League’s National Council Mexico: $6.00 each or $22.00 per year “City Lights Astronomical Society for Students” Other countries: $7.00 each or $25.00 per year meeting on July 16, the results of the 2020 K or lower to minimize blue light. As a result, are accepted into the program. The recruitment (CLASS). He has been instrumental in too many A DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: officer elections were announced. The incoming “Visitors to Valle de Oro can expect an enrich- NASA’S SOLAR SYSTEM AMBAS- window opens just once a year, so this is your All countries, possessions, and territories: $10.00 per year astronomical initiatives and endeavors to mention president of the Astronomical League will be ing nighttime experience that shows off good SADORS PROGRAM NEEDS YOU! opportunity to join a great community dedicated in this short write-up. REFLECTOR AND CLUB ROSTER DEADLINES to bringing the wonder of NASA to the public. Carroll Iorg and the incoming vice president will lighting while also providing a natural wildlife f you are a fan of NASA’s work, there are so many March issue January 1 On that note, he still laments the addition SSAs host at least four events per year and June issue April 1 be Chuck Allen. The officers assume their duties experience, and opportunities for stargazing ways to share your passion for astronomy with September issue July 1 of Porrima (Gamma Virginis) to the roster of I December issue October 1 on September 1, 2020. close to home.” are sought after for their expertise by their com- required double stars. His assertion is that at the the public. The Night Sky Network (NSN) is one Written and graphic material from this publication may be reprinted only munities, including partnerships with libraries, We wish to thank the outgoing president, IDA developed the concept of Urban Night great program for clubs active in outreach, and it for non-profit benefit of interested parties, provided specific credit is given time of inception of this observing program he did museums, and schools. Their outreach efforts to the writer(s), Reflector, and the Astronomical League. Any other use of Ron Kramer, for his leadership. He has steered the Sky Places in 2018. Valle de Oro was named the hosts many NASA resources specifically made for material, including graphics and photographs, is subject to express not consider the fact that Porrima was approach- inspire the next generation of scientists and permission from the Editor and the Astronomical League. organization over the past 21 months, keeping it first Urban Night Sky Place in the fall of 2019. outreach-loving amateur astronomers. ing periastron and its separation was decreasing. astronauts to reach for the stars. What are you running smoothly while exploring new avenues I hope other similar locales are in the process If you aren’t a member of a club or would like NATIONAL OFFICERS Currently this double star is a challenging obser- and new programs.
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