College Students Organize First-ever Remote Astronomy International Messier Marathon

For the first time in history, amateur astronomers will have an opportunity to participate in an international competition. Michael and Evan have formulated plans to dramatically demonstrate the unbelievable efficiency of using remote astronomy to accomplish this popular challenge. The Messier Marathon is frequently performed at Star parties. Michael and Evan have added a new twist and set out to break all pre-existing world record

Anyone up for the one of a kind Remote Astronomy Challenge purposed by two college students can read about and investigate its purpose here. Sounds like an interesting challenge.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb796114.htm

-Ryan