Author Archives: ST Editors

Do the Dew

by Theodore R Frimet the dragons breath A few months ago I gave a partial reference to the oft-used phrase, “water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink”. (1) This Saturday morn, instead of watering at the mouth, and … Continue reading

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Lead, Follow, or Color me.

by Theodore R Frimet do crayons come in low albedo? Dear Mr. Elon Musk, As there is no doubt that you are very tired. I will put my bottom line up front. Please contact a local Coating provider. Elon Musk, … Continue reading

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Let’s go out on a limb

by Theodore R Frimet and try not to hang ourselves with the truth Space Force. Federal Employees get paid leave. Compromise. Whatever. Don’t attribute any of this to the current administration. We are ready to hand them their hats. Let’s … Continue reading

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Sol Survivor

by Theodore R. Frimet two cats enter. one cat leaves. It’s late Sunday afternoon, the 22nd of December. I am still recovering from 6 hours of evening observations at AAAP Washington Crossing Park observatory. I don’t frequent there as much … Continue reading

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Snippets

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan The best space images of 2019 With some blockbuster space missions under way, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth from around the Solar System. Meanwhile, some of our most powerful telescopes … Continue reading

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From the Director

      by Rex Parker, Phd director@princetonastronomy.org Transits and much more Last meeting of the year coming up at Peyton Hall. See Ira’s section for more about the next guest speaker. It’s been another year of great presentations and … Continue reading

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