Dennis Gasparotto (Using Electronic Star Charts) is an electrical engineer who has set up a remote controlled observatory in his backyard to enable him to do CCD imaging from the warmth and comfort of his home. The advent of Planetarium Software (electronic star charts) has revolutionized the way many astronomers view the universe. This type of software enables you to simulate the night sky as it would appear from anywhere on the earth, for any date and time at the click of a button. Dennis will demonstrate how this type of software can be used to get ready for an observing session.