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The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. Currently their membership consists of over 240 organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members.
The mission of the Astronomical League is to promote the science of astronomy through encouraging public interest via local astronomy clubs.
The Astronomical League provides a number of observing awards to members locating and describing certain specified astronomical objects or events, and produces a periodical publication, The Reflector.
The Astronomical League is an alliance organization of the Meade 4M Community who supports the League's National Young Astronomer's Award and the Leslie C. Peltier Award.
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Awards given by the league include:
- Leslie C. Peltier Award named for Leslie Peltier
- Jack Horkheimer Award named for Jack Horkheimer
- National Young Astronomers Award
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