I think I speak for AJ when I say that I like the idea of siplifying the job for the Messier Marathon organizer as much as possible. That would mean: - One category - visually observing Messier objects - Indifferent to electronic assistance in finding them - Observations done on the night of the marathon at the site. Tom -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.