OBJECTS IN THE HEAVENS Last updated: 8 April 2007

Subject:	Astronomy book
Sent:	Saturday, April 7, 2007 14:25:51
From:	Peter Birren (peter@birrendesign.com)
I noticed that your astronomy books page doesn't have my book listed.
"Objects in the Heavens' is fairly new, published first in 2002 and
updated several times since then. It's the "complete mag-10 northern
deep-sky viewing list and fieldbook." A buyer at a local club wrote me
just this month:

Peter-
Several months ago, when you made a presentation about your book at a
meeting , I was impressed.  Later that evening at pizza, I asked if any
of the fellows at one table had the book, and several of them said they
did.  Unanimously, they spoke highly of its usefulness.  Thereafter, I
have been pursuing its availability at a meeting we would both attend.

Last night, after having bought your book at the meeting, I went through
it at home in enough depth to evaluate it for my purposes.  I came away
with the impression that its a terrific resource.  You have blended so
many essential elements for planning a night of observing in any season
with your obvious hands-on experience as a dedicated observer, that the
value is manifold.  The way it's organized, and the information imparted
in a manageable space is insightful.  Congratulations on making it
happen. Cheery skies, Jerry Chern

The website for this digest-sized, spiral bound book is:
http://www.birrendesign.com/astro.html. And I would be glad to provide
you with other information and images as you request.

Thanks for your attention,

Peter Birren
- Author, designer, inventor, pilot:
- "Objects in the Heavens", astronomy fieldbook
- Independent graphic designer for 30 years
- Linknife hang glider tow release is used by NASA and awarded the Nat'l Aeronautic Ass'n Safety Award 2006

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