"Shallow Sky" is a term which covers solar system observing: our moon, the planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and the sun. The term was invented by David North as a pun on the "Deep Sky" term long used by observers of galaxies, nebulae and other distant targets.

Subject areas:

	My book! Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional is a guide to image editing using the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).
Computers
	Linux and Open Source An online Javascript course, information on Linux imaging, the Multiple Network Schemes Howto, the Linux for Presentations Howto, and more. Plus you can find quick Linux tips in my blog archive. I give talks on a variety of technical and semi-technical subjects. Software The Pho image viewer, the Pandora GIMP plug-in, many astronomy apps, Crikey for mapping strings to keys, assorted useful scripts, and plenty of other free open source software. Akkana's Resume I'm a software developer specializing in Linux and Open Source. I'm also a technical and science writer, and author of the book Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional from Apress.
Astronomy
	The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon, A collaborative compendium of information for anyone observing the moon through a telescope. Shallow Sky information: a mailing list for lunar and planetary observers, and FAQs about shallow sky observing. Astronomy Sketching, Astronomy Links, my telescopes, plus Java applets, observing reports, etc.
Miscellanea
	Public speaking and Toastmasters... Photography ... Geology ... R/C airplanes ... Kayaking ... Mountain biking ... Motorcycling ... Autocrossing a Fiat X1/9 ... personal page ... "Shallow Thoughts" blog.

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