Monthly Archives: April 2016

Snippets

Posted on April 18, 2016 by ST Editors

Compiled by David Kaplan, Michael Wright and William Gray Firefighters forced to backtrack on meteorite fire claim Firefighters in Maryland backtrack after blaming a meteorite for a brush fire. Extending the New Horizons mission “We call this mission to explore … Continue reading →

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Maine Astronomy Retreat

Posted on April 18, 2016 by ST Editors

Dear AAAP, We are reaching out to inform you and the members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton about the Maine Astronomy Retreat at Medomak Retreat Center in Washington, Maine – a vacation for you and your telescope! Washington, Maine has some of … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Nighttime Atlas Launch Rockets Cygnus Supply Ship to ISS

Posted on April 17, 2016 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL –  A stunningly beautiful nighttime launch on March 22 mesmerized delighted spectators as the rocket roared off a Florida space coast, launch pad  stocked with over three tons of science and supplies … Continue reading →

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New Discoveries in the Outer Solar System: Ceres, Pluto and Planet X – April 12, 2016 Lecture

Posted on April 2, 2016 by ST Editors

by Ira Polans, Program Chair The April meeting of the AAAP will be held on the 12th at 7:30 PM in Peyton Hall on the Princeton University campus. The speaker will be Dr. James Green, NASA’s Director Planetary Science. Dr. … Continue reading →

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From the Assistant Director

Posted on April 2, 2016 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Assistant Director As a trustee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA), I want to urge members of the AAAP to consider joining the WCPA.  This organization is strategically placed to intercede with agencies of the State … Continue reading →

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Outreach Report

Posted on April 2, 2016 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair AAAP participated in a number of star parties held at local elementary schools this past academic year, which a few of our members made possible. Last November we visited the Newell school in Allentown, NJ, and … Continue reading →

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