Astronomical League
Messier
110 classic deep-sky objects; a common first major observing project.
110 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
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Astronomical League Observing Programs
Tonight's target can be the beginning of a much larger observing project. BBAA members participate in Astronomical League programs ranging from binocular tours to advanced deep-sky work.
BBAA Observing Hall of Fame Club Awards & Individual Honors
Astronomical League
Binocular Messier
Messier objects selected and graded for binocular observing.
76 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Deep Sky Binocular
60 non-Messier deep-sky objects selected for binoculars.
60 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Caldwell
A broad deep-sky list complementing the Messier catalog.
85 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Double Star
Current 200-target list; observe any 100 for the award.
166 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Binocular Double Star
120 binocular double and multiple stars; observe any 50.
120 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Open Cluster
Open clusters with classification and observing requirements.
125 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Globular Cluster
190 regular-list globular clusters plus challenge requirements.
175 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Planetary Nebula
Northern planetary-nebula observing list; developed originally by BBAA.
Astronomical League
Herschel 400
400 deep-sky objects for observers moving beyond Messier.
398 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Asterism
Patterns of stars ranging from naked-eye to telescopic targets.
118 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Carbon Star
Colorful carbon stars, many suitable for suburban observing.
100 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
Astronomical League
Multiple Star
Multiple-star systems for observers continuing beyond the Double Star program.
115 Hampton Roads-visible targets currently cross-referencedOfficial program ↗
About the target counts
The BBAA catalog is normalized for observing from Hampton Roads. Objects that never rise here are not presented as local observing targets. Official Astronomical League program pages remain authoritative for award requirements and complete program lists.