Programs 
Observing
ObservingVariable Star Program
AWB is pairing up with AAVSO (American Association of Variable Star Observing) to bring you an exciting program! In this Summer (northern hemisphere)/ Winter (southern hemisphere) season and with instructions provided , you will be able to find and observe a cepheid star! Delta Cephei can be found in the Northern Hemisphere and l Carinae can be found in the Southern Hemisphere. Over time you will be able to see these stars vary in brightness! If you have any questions, visit our forum and ask your questions, we have highly experienced observers to help - Joan Chamberlin and Sebastian Otero...
Transit of Mercury
May 9, 2016 11:12 - 18:42 UT The transit of a planet occurs when the planet passes between the Earth and the Sun, and from the Earth, we can see a small black dot travel across the face of the Sun - see image on the right of the 2006 transit. credit B. Bunker
Shoot for the Moon (Observing Challenge)
April 1- 30, 2016 Three lunar challenges in one! Learn more about the Moon. For GAM2016, we will be running a series of Observing Challenges, developed by The Astronomical League . Whether you are a complete novice to astronomy or a seasoned veteran there will be something for you! Some of the challenges can be done in a night and some will take the whole month. If you are a sidewalk astronomer or part of an astronomy club you might like to run events to help people complete the challenges. If are planning an Observing Challenge event, don't forget to...
Mars the Wanderer (Observing Challenge)
April 10 - April 24, 2016 Study the path of Mars as it moves across the sky. For GAM2016, we will be running a series of Observing Challenges, developed by The Astronomical League . Whether you are a complete novice to astronomy or a seasoned veteran there will be something for you! Some of the challenges can be done in a night and some will take the whole month. If you are a sidewalk astronomer or part of an astronomy club you might like to run events to help people complete the challenges. If are planning an Observing Challenge event,...
The Moon plows through the Hyades (Observing Challenge)
April 10 13:00 - April 11, 2016 01:00 UT For GAM2016, we will be running a series of Observing Challenges, developed by The Astronomical League . Whether you are a complete novice to astronomy or a seasoned veteran there will be something for you! Some of the challenges can be done in a night and some will take the whole month. If you are a sidewalk astronomer or part of an astronomy club you might like to run events to help people complete the challenges. If are planning an Observing Challenge event, don't forget to register your event ! Discuss...
