Monthly Archives: December 2018

Heart and soul of Orion

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ST Editors

Heart and Soul of Orion, derivative work by Theodore R. Frimet, © 2019 All Rights Reserved

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Hypervelocity Missiles and the Depth of Space

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet It is common knowledge that we acknowledge the vast oceans as a limited resource. Beyond our national boundaries, even so, globally, there appears to be a tragedy of compromise. Whereas the 1982 United Nations Law of … Continue reading →

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See no evil

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet Four great tunes to listen to. However only one speaker, and of course, only one channel. Unless of course you are a mutant like me! NASA isn’t going to listen. Post Hubble and James Webb, they … Continue reading →

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Radio telescopes and the black hole

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti Astronomy traditionally have been confined to seeing the light emitted by heavenly bodies. Nineteenth century discoveries proved that light is only a small part of the spectrum of what is known as electromagnetic radiation. It was found … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan China’s Chang’e-4 Launches on Mission to the Moon’s Far Side China is aiming to go where no one has gone before: the far side of the moon. A rocket carrying the Chang’e-4 lunar lander … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on December 3, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director See you in the New Year – the December 11 meeting is cancelled. Time seems more precious than ever as the year winds down, so you’re getting an evening back on your calendar! … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on December 3, 2018 by ST Editors

By Ira Polans As mentioned in Rex’ article, there will not be a meeting on December 11. We will resume meeting on January 8. For 2019 the upcoming talks and speakers are: January 8 – Celestial Navigation by Frank Reed … Continue reading →

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