Content of the Northern Lights Autumn 2026

CHAIR’S MESSAGE: Fall Observations and a Rich History page 1
NCRAL ASTRO BITS page 3
ALCON 2026 – Astronomy Comes Together on the Cincinnati Riverfront page 4
Taking a solar eclipse cruise page 8
Preserving our astronomical heritage – The need for historical resources in the North Central Region page 11
Asterisms Over Apps: An award-winning essay page 14
Astronomical League makes changes to observing programs page 15
CORRECTIONS TO LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS page 16
Milwaukee Astronomical Society supports Pandora mission page 17
ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE RECOGNITION page 18

Read the current monthly blotter for November about NCRAL 2027, History Walk, Award nominations needed, Photo of the Month and more.