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Sourland Star Party

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

Enjoy an evening with friends and family under the stars on March 16, 2013 between 6:30 to 9:30pm. The Hillsborough “Sourland Star Party” is hosting a free event to highlight the arrival of Comet PANSTARRS. Located on a dark “Starry … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer We have received a number of late renewals following the January postal mailing and our member count is now 77. Together with contributions and astronomy item sales, revenue so far for the fiscal year is about … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2013 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Director Ludy D’Angelo called the meeting to order. He welcomed everyone to the meeting. Ludy recognized the new members in attendance and invited them to participate in club activities. Kate Otto, Program Chair, introduced the speaker, … Continue reading →

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Comet PANSTARRS Emerges in Evening Twilight Next Week

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright Comet PANSTARRS (a.k.a C/2011 L4) has been eagerly followed since astronomers predicted last year that it might reach mag. -1. Unfortunately, the comet has not performed as expected, and it is now predicted to only reach mag. … Continue reading →

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SpaceX Dragon Launches to the ISS and Docks After Thruster Failure

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP, Spaceflight Magazine & Universe Today Kennedy Space Center – After overcoming a frightening thruster failure that could have spelled rapid doom on the heels of a breathtakingly beautiful launch, the privately developed Dragon spacecraft successfully … Continue reading →

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Poetry Contest

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors
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From the Director

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ST Editors

Ludovico D’Angelo, Director We had a fairly low key Board meeting on the 15th of January. Other than the Board, only a few members attended. I think this was the lowest attended Board meeting in quite a while. We did … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ST Editors

Kate Otto, Program Chair Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 4, at 8:00 p.m. in Peyton Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Our speaker this month will be Dr. Jim Green, who will present a lecture entitled “The … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ST Editors

David Letcher, Outreach Chair Community outreach opportunity: On Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM AAAP Members are invited to set up their telescopes on the playground and share their expertise at Mill Lake School’s annual Astronomy Night. … Continue reading →

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