Author Archives: ST Editors

Triple Conjunction

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Brian Van Liew On the evening of February 20th, I stepped out to see a pleasant view toward the west. I got my Canon camera with a 55-250mm zoom lens and a monopod to get a shot of it … Continue reading →

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A Watchtower in Space

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti Very recently, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off into space with a payload. The launch was routine but the payload was something special. It carried a satellite called DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory). The observatory will … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

Submitted by David Kaplan except as noted At the D&R Greenway Trust’s Marie L. Matthews Gallery at the Johnson Education Center until March 20: “High Noon to Midnight Moon: Talismans of the Horizon” submitted by Michael Wright Living with a Star Even a … Continue reading →

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Astronomical Calendar Update

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright There is an astronomical calendar on the Sidereal Times website for 2015. I created it using Sky Events Calendar, but I’ve found an easier way to build an astronomical calendar that I would like to share. The United … Continue reading →

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NASA’s First Orion Capsule Returns to Kennedy Space Center – An Eyewitness Account

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer, Universe Today and AAAP KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – After a history making journey of more than 66,000 miles through space, ocean splashdown and a 2700-mile cross country journey through the backwoods of America, NASA’s pathfinding … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years of Astronomy Tips and Tricks

Posted on January 31, 2015 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright Members are in for treat at the next club meeting on Feb. 10, 2015. Observatory Chair and mentor to many, Gene Ramsey, will share tips and tricks that he has learned from 20 years of observing at our … Continue reading →

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From the Assistant Director

Posted on January 31, 2015 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Assistant Director  As the liaison from the AAAP to the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA), and as a trustee of that organization, I want to invite members and friends of the AAAP to a special event.  On … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on January 31, 2015 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano I have sent reminder postcards to members from last year who have not yet renewed, which has this far prompted six renewals. Our membership count is up to 55, which is ten fewer than at the same … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the January 2015 AAAP Meeting

Posted on January 31, 2015 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Larry brought the meeting to order. Jim Poinsett showed the club the Explore Scientific ED127 Apochromatic Refractor w/accessories and case the club received from the recent donation. Kate Otto introduced the speaker Dr. Alan Hirshfeld, Professor of … Continue reading →

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