Monthly Archives: March 2014

Delta IV Rocket Boosters arrive at KSC for Orion’s December 2014 Launch

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP and Universe Today CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL – Production and assembly of virtually all the key hardware elements for NASA’s eagerly anticipated Orion EFT-1 uncrewed test flight later this year are nearing completion … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

By Jeff Bernardis, Director I’m always intrigued by new discoveries, and many times, it’s the method of discovery that grabs me more than the discovery itself.  An example of this is the detection of exoplanets.  While I like to imagine … Continue reading →

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Chasing Shadows for Planetary Science

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright On March 20, 2014 at approximately 2:06 a.m. EDT the shadow of 163 Erigone cast by Regulus will race across the New York metropolitan area on its way to Ontario.  If skies are clear, observers within the … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair We are looking at star parties that have been arranged for May and October.  In May, we will participate in “Super Science Saturday” which will occur during the day of May 3rd. As usual, volunteers … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer A recent mailing to members who had not yet renewed has thus far prompted eleven renewals.  Our member count is now at 80.  In dollar terms, member dues for this fiscal year to date are within … Continue reading →

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Proposed Field Trip to Arizona Sky

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker At the November meeting, I presented “Galaxies, Comets and Pixels from the High Desert”, a glimpse of an astronomy haven, the Mt Lemmon Sky Center.  Located an hour north of Tucson AZ, the site has excellent facilities … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the February 11, 2014 AAAP Meeting

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Director Jeff Bernardis opened the meeting.  He congratulated and awarded an observatory key to new keyholder Kevin Mooney and requested a volunteer to form the nominating committee for next year’s officers. Program Chair Kate Otto introduced … Continue reading →

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UACNJ Potluck Dinner at Jenny Jump, March 8

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

United Astronomy Clubs of NJ is holding a potluck dinner at their observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest on Saturday March 8 at 5 PM.  They request guests to please bring an appetizer, main dish, salad, or dessert to share. … Continue reading →

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India’s Space Program

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti I am a proud Indian American and enthusiastic and proud of both American and Indian space programs. India launched a mission to Mars a few months back. The orbiter called “Mangalyaan” (Mars craft) is enroute to Mars … Continue reading →

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Japan Launches Next Generation NASA/JAXA Meteorology Satellite

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP and Universe Today NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, MARYLAND –  A next generation US/Japanese weather observatory aimed at gathering 3D measurements of global rain and snowfall rates  thundered to orbit during a spectacular night time … Continue reading →

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