Daily Archives: October 3, 2012

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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