WALTER SCOTT HOUSTON AWARD of the North East Region of the
Astronomical League (NERAL)

In Recognition of his many years of ongoing Service to Professional Astronomy as an active Member of the American Astronomical Society, 
The International Astronomical Union and its Commission 50 on Light Pollution, 
his Virtuosity as a Author of science books and articles, 
his substantial Efforts in Preserving the Night Sky
through his Scholarly Research on Light Pollution, 
his Educational Efforts on behalf of the International Dark Sky Association, 
and in particular his Sky Studies which helped to Preserve 
The Dark Skies over Stellafane, we hereby present this Award to

Dr. Arthur Upgren

Presented this day, August 2, 2003 at Stellafane
In fond remembrance of Deep Sky Observer, 
Science Writer and  ATM Historian,
Walter Scott Houston.