The Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri is the public outreach activity of the Alliance for Astronomy, Inc., a Missouri non-profit corporation. The mission of Alliance is
to promote public awareness, appreciation and education in astronomy and related sciences.
Jim Twellman completed the requirements to observe and record at least 70 of the 109 objects on the list compiled by Sir Patrick Moore. Some of the objects are visible only from the Southern Hemisphere. The certificates are signed personally by Sir Patrick.