See Astro Note 12 for programs based on deep sky observing. The Meteor Club requires the least equipment and is an ideal project for small groups of observers or for an individual. The information gathered from these meteor observations is of scientific value and is forwarded to the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. The only equipment needed is a pencil and a photocopy of the appropriate reporting forms, available in the Observe Meteors manual. A reclining lawn chair may also be desirable.
Observers record the number and magnitude of meteors observed during various meteor showers.
Meteor Club certificates are sent for each six hours spent observing meteor showers. An honorary certificate is available for those who have completed 36 hours of observations. The Meteor Club is based on the League manual Observe Meteors . The Lunar observing club introduces our nearest celestial neighbor in a systematic way. Starting with naked eye observations and continuing with binocular and telescopic observations, you need only examine 100 specific aspects and features of the moon to qualify.