Join Planetary Scientist Erich Karkoschka to learn how to observe deep-sky objects in the night sky, whether using the naked eye, binoculars, or a large telescope. Karkoschka will explain observing methods and will describe which objects you can expect to see under the darkest skies and which can be observed from light-polluted towns. Learn about the type of information needed to find deep-sky objects, how to locate objects using finder charts, and which observing techniques are needed to see enhanced details.  A sky atlas is an excellent tool and Karkoschka will explain why using his book,Observer's Sky Altas.Learn from the speaker's extensive observing experience as he shares a few stories from his career as a professional planetary scientist.