In the News:

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"I feel this is a very useful publication
and have no hesitation in recommending it... particularly to those who are just starting out in deep sky observing and/or have small telescopes or binoculars. I would certainly have appreciated this little book when I was starting out in deep sky observing in the early 1990's."
Faith Jordan, The Webb Society (read the full text here)

Sky&Telescope, June 03
"...when you're heading out under the stars, you don't want to be bogged down with bulky sky references - all you want is a small, handy observing guide."
Sky&Telescope, June 2003

Full text of the above press release:
"Sometimes, when you're heading out under the stars, you don't want to be bogged down with bulky sky references - all you want is a small, handy observing guide. Subtitled "Deep Sky Viewing List and Field Book for Small Scopes and Binoculars," this slim constellation-by-constellation directory provides basic information about nearly 600 (now 680) deep-sky objects for Northern Hemisphere observers. Almost 200 of these, highlighted in the listings, are plotted on simple finder charts, which are accompanied by ample space for taking notes. The text includes basic skygazing terminology as well as lists of the Messier Catalog, named objects, bright stars, and meteor showers."

AstronomyMag - Mar03

"...a wealth of information
in a clear, concise package."
Astronomy Magazine, March 2003

Full text of the above press release:
"This handy field guide lists 588 (now 680) deep-sky objects by constellation, object type, location, size, and magnitude, providing intermediate-level amateurs a wealth of information in a clear, concise package."