Shallowsky.com is the web site of Akkana Peck, covering a wide range of topics.

"Shallow Sky" encompasses the solar system: observation of 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.

My book!

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional is a guide to image editing using the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) for editing photographs and creating digital art.

Now out in its second edition.

The Linux for Presentations Howto, the Multiple Network Schemes Howto, an online Javascript course, information on Linux imaging, 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.

Programs I've written, including 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.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon, A collaborative compendium of information for anyone observing the moon through a telescope.

Shallow Sky: a mailing list for lunar and planetary observers, and FAQs about shallow sky observing.

Astronomy sketches ... homebuilt 8'' dobsonian ... Astronomy links ... my astronomy page ... with links to Java applets, observing reports, etc.

I also write the monthly Shallow Sky column for the SJAA Ephemeris.

"Shallow Thoughts" blog ... Photography ... Public speaking ... Geology ... R/C airplanes ... Kayaking ... Mountain biking ... Motorcycling ... Autocrossing a Fiat X1/9 ... and an old and seldom updated personal page.

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