Monthly Archives: October 2012

From the Director

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

Ludovico D’Angelo, Director Alert! Alert! Our next few meetings will not be at Peyton Hall! Since professors have first dibs on the Peyton Hall space, we have been dislodged temporarily from our usual meeting place. So in October, we will … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

Kate Otto, Program Chair In an effort to make the evening interesting and informative, we have invited Dr. Rashid Sunyaev to join us on October 9th. Those of you who heard David Spergel speak last month on “Illuminating the Evolution … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

David Letcher, Outreach Chair The four Friday evening public lectures on backyard astronomy, by yours truly, are in full swing. My first class met on Friday evening, September 14. I introduced the audience to vocabulary and the objects commonly seen … Continue reading →

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September, 2012 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. Ludy welcomed everyone to the first lecture and meeting of the 2012-2013 season and AAAP’s 50th year. Also, he reminded members that 2012-2013 dues are now … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

Michael Mitrano, Treasurer Dues payments are only beginning to come in this early in our fiscal year, which began on July 1. All members who have not made dues payments for the current year are asked to do so. Thus … Continue reading →

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Sidereal Times Needs You

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

Michael Wright and Surabhi Agarwal, Co-editors To celebrate the kick-off of AAAP’s 50th year, we would like the November issue to be a celebration of the club’s history and accomplishments. We are producing an illiustrated commemorative booklet with specially written … Continue reading →

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The Observatory Has Been Painted

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by John Church After a complete power washing and also spot bleaching where needed, our Simpson Observatory at Washington Crossing State Park is sporting a brand new double coat of white latex semi-gloss on the exterior of the cinder blocks … Continue reading →

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2012 AAAP Picnic

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

Pictures by John Miller http://www.nounpix.com

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Transit of Venus June 5, 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by Ira Polans In 2004 when Venus last transited the sun, I was not yet a member of the AAAP. While I had made plans to observe the event, the plans did not work out. Realizing that the 2012 transit … Continue reading →

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Home Observatory – Dream to Reality

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

By Rex Parker I know that I’m not alone in longing for a home observatory. A permanent set up, ready to power on, impress your friends, bring the stars home! Over the past dozen years my heavy “portable” mount has … Continue reading →

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Curiosity Begins Mars Trek

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer Mars Trek has begun for NASA’s Curiosity rover following the spectacular and pinpoint rocketguided touchdown beside a huge layered mountain inside Gale Crater on the night of August 5/6. Millions of people around the world were … Continue reading →

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