Sample Articles from Past Issues of The Practical Observer Magazine Demystifying Multicoatings - A short history, overview and buyers guide to multicoated optics, their decsriptions in advertising, durability, ghost image and haze reduction capabilities, etc. - by Rodger Gordon - From Vol. 8, No. 4. CAROLYN: Carolyn Shoemaker Talks About Her Life, SL-9 and Gene - Interview by Gordon Bond - Carolyn reviews her "backdoor" entrance to astronomy, her involvement at Palomar Observatory and other science and observing programs, and her husband, mentor and sole-mate. - From Vol. 10, No. 1. NIGHT VISION - by Ernie Rossi - A review of Deep-sky observing: averted vision, extended vision, field shifting and other techniques and tips. - From Vol. 10, No. 2. RED REVISITED - by Gordon Bond - Why is it that red, above all other colors, has become the standard "astronomer’s flashlight" of choice? - From Vol. 10, No. 2. The GOTO Wars Continue! - from Rod’s Rumor Mill, a regular column in TPO which examines the latest trends, speculations and curious goings-on of the telescope industry. - From Vol. 10, No. 2. --- Just click on the bold title text. ---