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What is OITH?

OITHv3 is a deep-sky fieldbook/notebook for amateur astronomers. It contains descriptions and mapped locations of 676 celestial objects of all types viewable with small scopes and binoculars, and is designed to encourage those who have not spent much time searching for deep space objects by making the information readily available for use at the scope.

"A small, handy observing guide."
Sky&Telescope
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Listed are all known objects at magnitude 10 or brighter , so they're all visible with a 6-inch reflector or larger. 136 entries are specially highlighted for use with average binoculars. Data has been assembled from 33 astronomical catalogs and includes 189 other-than-Messier or NGC objects of all types. Generous space is also provided for personal observation sketching and notes.

It's an interactive reference book which brings together just the facts and then some regardless from which catalog or category type they may be, to be a complete, useful and entertaining viewing companion.

"A wealth of information in a clear, concise package."
Astronomy Magazine
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OITH provides many answers to: "What ALL can I see and where is it?" by providing only those objects which are potentially viewable from the Northern Hemisphere, formatted to simplify finding these visual treats with 70 detailed constellation and seasonal maps. Also featured are modern celestial locations (2000 or better), available descriptions, extensive cross-referencing, common names list and historic observational comments from T.W.Webb. The book's compact size also makes it ideal for camping and hiking.

"This is a very useful publication."
Faith Jordan, The Web Society
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"Oith" is also a homophonic way of saying "Earth",
from which point most of us do our observing.

"Most astro books sit on the shelves gathering dust, but yours is a true hobbiest book."
Sergio Zoruba

Recent presentations:
- Chicago Astronomical Society
- Northwest Suburban Astronomers
- AstroFest (Kankakee)
- Fox Valley Astronomy Association
Contact the author for a presentation to your club.

• 116 pages, lay-flat spiral-binding, soft cover, A5/digest size: 5.5" x 8.5"
• 676 objects to magnitude 10; 17 additional objects to mag-10.5
• 189 non-Messier or NGC objects, 28 of which are binocular-class
• 186 "city" objects to magnitude 7 are highlighted
• 152 double stars and multiple stars
• 136 binocular-class objects with separate symbol
•   70 maps: constellational, seasonal, insets and groupings
•   61 observable northern constellations, arranged alphabetically
•   33 astronomy catalogs cross-referenced
•   18 photographs by Naoyuki Kurita
• plus NEW grouping stories combine multiple constellations to present larger chunks of the sky
• plus encyclopedic data on planets, stars, meteors
• plus common names list
• plus modern Messier list of 110 objects with Marathon constellation order
• plus complete object number cross-reference and mapping and more

About the Author

I'm a longtime amateur who couldn't find the ideal viewing companion so, as a graphic designer, set out to create my own. Built originally from gradually expanding target lists, frustration set in when searching for more. After several more years of research comes the 3rd-and-a-half edition that exceeds the original goal to teach myself more about the stars. I am a member of the Northwest Suburban Astronomers (NSA) and participate via ham radio every Thursday night with the SouthWest Astronomy Observers Group (SWAOG).

My other passions are my granddaughter, hang gliding and my work.

Photography was graciously provided by Naoyuki Kurita of Tokyo, Japan. Since the initial printing of OITH, his astrophotos have brightened these pages. His website is a terrific resource.

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Feedback and reader opinions are necessary for improving this effort. I now enjoy a great relationship with some amazing people who are properly thanked on the front acknowledgement page. This reviewers' page has many wonderful comments from astronomers of all experience levels, beginner to professional.

I hope you like OITHv3.5 as much as they do.

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