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Bryce Canyon, Utah
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by David J. Eicher Bryce Canyon National Park is legendary for its spectacular, eroded rock formations. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Bryce Canyon, Utah
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by David J. Eicher The amazing geology of Bryce Canyon delights everyone who ventures into the park. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011 vendor display area
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by David J. Eicher The vendor display area at ALCON on Friday morning, July 1, bustles with activity. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Arne Henden
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by David J. Eicher Arne Henden, president of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, prepares to deliver a talk about the group’s centennial and its amazing history. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Brent and JoAnne Archinal
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by David J. Eicher Astronomer Brent Archinal of the U.S. Geological Survey poses with his wife JoAnne on Friday, July 1, at ALCON. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: David J. Eicher and new friend
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by David J. Eicher Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher poses with a new friend at the conference center where ALCON is taking place. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Ed Flaspoehler
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by David J. Eicher A longtime Astronomical League supporter and past editor of The Reflector , Ed Flaspoehler of Dallas, Texas, enjoys the day on Friday, July 1. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Carroll Iorg
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by David J. Eicher Carroll Iorg is the current president of the Astronomical League. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Terry Mann
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by David J. Eicher Terry Mann of Dayton, Ohio, is the immediate past president of the Astronomical League and a tireless supporter of the organization (and here poses with petrified wood slabs). Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Steve Edberg
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by David J. Eicher Longtime Astronomy contributor Steve Edberg delivers his lecture on stories and lessons on observing the sky, Friday, July 1. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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Sat, Jul 2 2011
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ALCON 2011: Barry and Carol Beaman
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by David J. Eicher For many years, Barry and Carol Beaman have been active supporters and officers of the Astronomical League. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Carolyn Shoemaker
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by David J. Eicher World-famous astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker, the world’s leading discoverer of comets, will present the keynote talk at ALCON on Saturday, July 2. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011 Star-B-Que
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by David J. Eicher On Friday, July 1, the League put on a “Star-B-Que” at which dozens enjoyed a great meal before heading out for some ultra-dark-sky observing. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011 attendees
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by David J. Eicher On Friday evening following the Star-B-Que, ALCON organizers shot a group photo of all the attendees who were present for the evening festivities. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, Day 1
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ALCON 2011: Alan MacRobert
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By David J. Eicher Sky & Telescope Senior Editor Alan MacRobert gave a talk on secrets of deep-sky observing, sharing hints about observing techniques. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, day 2
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Tue, Jul 5 2011
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ALCON 2011: Scott Roberts
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By David J. Eicher Scott Roberts of Explore Scientific has been an astronomy outreach innovator and an enthusiastic supporter of the Astronomical League for years. His company now sponsors several League awards and activities, including the National Young Astronomer Award and the Leslie C. Peltier...
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ALCON 2011: Arne Henden
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By David J. Eicher Arne Henden, director of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (on the right, here with Scott Roberts), delivered a great talk on the organization's 100-year history. He also received the League's prestigious Leslie C. Peltier Award for service to astronomy...
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Tue, Jul 5 2011
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ALCON 2011: Lyon award
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By David J. Eicher Lowell Lyon of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society (left) received the G. R. Wright Award from the League, for outstanding service to the amateur astronomy world, from League president Carroll Lorg. Related blog: On the road: ALCON 2011, day 2
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ALCON 2011: Ben Clark
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By David J. Eicher Enthusiastic teenager Benjamin Clark of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (right, with Scott Roberts), won this year's National Young Astronomer award. Ben's project analyzed radial velocities of M dwarf stars from Sloan Digital Sky Survey data, looking at the close binary fraction...
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ALCON 2011: Courtney Flonta
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By David J. Eicher Teenage astronomy enthusiast Courtney Flonta of Virginia Beach, Virginia (here with League Vice President John Goss), is highly active as a promoter of astronomy outreach and the vice president of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers in Virginia. She won the Jack Horkheimer/Smith Award...
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ALCON 2011: Rik and Dolores Hill
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By David J. Eicher Astronomy power couple: Rik and Dolores Hill have been active in the Astronomical League for many years. Both are astronomers at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Lab, where Rik runs the Catalina Sky Survey and Dolores is a meteorite expert. Related blog: On...
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