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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer The membership renewal count is up to 39, which is 25 % fewer than had renewed at the same time a year ago. Observatory and speaker expenses have thus far been minimal, but our annual insurance … Continue reading →

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Landing on a Comet

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti For the first time a manmade probe landed on a comet. Riding on a spaceship called Rosetta, the probe Philae was launched by ESA (European Space Agency) about a decade ago. Rosetta and Philae traveled four billion … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ST Editors

Mystery Over Monster Cosmic Cloud (contributed by David Kaplan) Observations of a cosmic confrontation between a huge gas cloud and the black hole at the centre of our galaxy spark a debate.  BBC The ‘Most Complicated’ Watch in the World … Continue reading →

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AAAP Flickr Gallery

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ST Editors

Check out the new AAAP Flickr gallery created by member John Miller. https://www.flickr.com/photos/princetonastro/ The only thing it needs is more pictures and video so please submit your favorites to John. The higher the resolution the better. No copyrighted images, please.

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From the Director

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, PhD, Director Mt Lemmon Adventures.  I’ve been reflecting on my recent trip to Tucson for the astronomy imaging workshop “Making Every Pixel Count”, run by Adam Block at the Univ. of Arizona’s Steward Observatory … Continue reading →

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Fourth Dimension Astroimaging…My Personal Journey Through the Cosmos

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ST Editors

Steve Mazlin, MD Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m in Peyton Hall Astrophotography was revolutionized by digital techniques over the past 20 years. Steve Mazlin will explain some of the basics of data acquisition and processing while giving a … Continue reading →

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From the Assistant Director

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Assistant Director After a report was made by the committee that investigated the purchase and installation of a video system for the observatory, a motion was made to the Board of Directors to approve the expenditure of … Continue reading →

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History of the Hastings-Byrne 6-1/4 Inch Refractor

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ST Editors

by John Church As many current AAAP members may not be fully acquainted with the story of our fine 6-1/4 inch refractor, this history is presented so that the club may make an informed decision about its future use. Also … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer Thus far in our fiscal year, 25 members have renewed by paying their dues.  This is about 40% fewer than had renewed at the same time a year ago.  Please get those checks in! All expenses … Continue reading →

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