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May 10, 2011 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright for Larry Kane, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo at 8:00PM. Ludy verified that a quorum of the members was present to elect the 2011-12 officers.  He presented the following nominations to … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer We are approaching the June 30 end of our fiscal year, and the AAAP has had very little financial activity in recent weeks.  At this point, our surplus for the year is about $2,500. On a … Continue reading →

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When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

Obviously, we generally don’t have a Poet’s Corner in the Sidereal Times.  However, when I came across a fellow New Jerseyan’s 19th century poem, it gave me pause, and we should not take offense. The purity of thought, as to … Continue reading →

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Historic Final Flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – After a 16 day journey of more than sixteen million miles. Space Shuttle Endeavour and her six man crew glided to a safe nighttime landing at 2:35 am EDT on June 1 … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP There is not much to say, so I will say very little. There hasn’t been very much activity since the weather has been so bad. We opened the observatory on April 1st and it seems that … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by John Church, Program Chair We were scheduled to have AAAP Member Ken Kremer speak on May 10th, but he had to cancel very recently due to commitments at the Kennedy Space Center, where he has a press pass.  Hopefully, … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP Director Ludy D’Angelo took notes in absence of the Secretary. The meeting of the AAAP started at 8 PM in Peyton Hall. The lecture by Dr. Michael Molnar entitled “The Star of Bethlehem” was well … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer With two months remaining in our fiscal year, membership has increased to 86.  Outreach contributions have continued during this busy outreach season, bringing total revenue for the year to date to about $5,900.  Routine expenses remain … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair The skies couldn’t have been much clearer than on Thursday, April 14 at the Stuart Country Day School Star Party.  Thanks go to Brian Van Liew, Jeff Bernardis, Gene Ramsey, new members Hamilton Potter and … Continue reading →

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