SUMMARY: Hacking sounds crass. It manifests images of short cuts, jobs poorly done and people most interested in just finishing, no matter what. In the computer industry, sometimes this perfectly portrays hackers. However, for an expert, a hack is the complete opposite. It's a beautiful, well thought resolution that uses minimal effort. Often only those in the know truly appreciate it. Robert and Barbara Thompson in their book, Astronomy Hacks compile tips and techniques for observing the night sky. Their methods seem simple, yet they include detail to show they are experts who are presenting hacks derived from years worth of knowledge.

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Hi, Fraser.

I would encourage other "hackers" to take data from NASA, ESA, etc and examine it in ways that the agencies have overlooked.



With kind regards,

Oliver
http://www.umr.edu/~om

I will have to check it out sometime.