Daily Archives: June 6, 2011

From the Director

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP I cannot believe that it is already half way through the year. Time passes us by so quickly. Blink, and many months have come and gone. I’m hoping that everyone can attend our last meeting … Continue reading →

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From the Outgoing Program Chair

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

By John Church, Program Chair-Retired Congratulations to Ken Levy on his election to Program Chair for the 2011-2012 AAAP session, which of course goes with a seat on the Board of Directors.  It has been my pleasure to serve in … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by David W. Letcher, Outreach Chair The Sun Team of “The Three Davids” took advantage of a pleasant, mostly clear day at the Super Science Saturday on May 7, 2011 to show a small group of sunspots to a large … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2011 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright for Larry Kane, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo at 8:00PM. Ludy verified that a quorum of the members was present to elect the 2011-12 officers.  He presented the following nominations to … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer We are approaching the June 30 end of our fiscal year, and the AAAP has had very little financial activity in recent weeks.  At this point, our surplus for the year is about $2,500. On a … Continue reading →

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When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

Obviously, we generally don’t have a Poet’s Corner in the Sidereal Times.  However, when I came across a fellow New Jerseyan’s 19th century poem, it gave me pause, and we should not take offense. The purity of thought, as to … Continue reading →

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Historic Final Flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – After a 16 day journey of more than sixteen million miles. Space Shuttle Endeavour and her six man crew glided to a safe nighttime landing at 2:35 am EDT on June 1 … Continue reading →

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