WALTER SCOTT HOUSTON AWARD of the North East Region of the
Astronomical League (NERAL)

In Recognition of his Massive Body of Work in Astrophotography since the 1960s, 
his Pioneering Work in Tricolor CCD imaging and the Creation of 
Sky Publishing’s quarterly publication CCD Astronomy,
his Contributions to Astronomy Education through talks, workshops and eclipse trips,
his many Astronomical Observations of Lasting Significance in Lunar and Planetary Astronomy including his Numerous Asteroid Discoveries in the 1990’s,
his ATM articles and Test Reports on Astronomical Equipment, 
his Immense Legacy of Popularization of Amateur Astronomy since 1974 as a 
Writer and Senior Editor Of Sky & Telescope Magazine,
and his Presence as a Leader in Amateur Astronomy here at Stellafane and beyond
we hereby present this award to

Dennis di Cicco

Presented this day, August 15, 2015 at Stellafane
In fond remembrance of Deep Sky Observer, 
Science Writer and ATM Historian,
Walter Scott Houston.