... The first book is about observing ­ really a great "how to" guide designed to make one aware of all that can be fine tuned with respect to observing skills. ... For any of you who attended Bill Murray's excellent talk at our March meeting this is a "must read." ... We are truly fortunate to be able to mark the conclusion of the 2002 ­ 2003 series of meetings at Peyton Hall by having as a guest speaker, Dr David N. Spergel of Princeton University's Department of Astrophysical Sciences. ...

... This paper discusses various information technology methods being applied to science education and public information. Of interest to the O#ce of Public Outreach at STScI and our collaborators is to inves­ tigate the various techniques through which science data can be mediated to the non­specialist client/user. ... This paper addresses instructional technology used in astrophysics­ related public programs and will explore issues related to the clientele, resource design and budgetary issues. ...