The final results of the marathon have been posted on the SAC website. You can read them at http://www.saguaroastro.org/content/2004messierresults.htm I'm hoping to have the plates by Friday so the SAC ones can be presented then. Thanks to all for your support and attendance, aj -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.