Author Archives: ST Editors

Miss Mitchell’s Telescope, Part 2

Posted on April 3, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright Last month I wrote about Maria Mitchell’s connection to the Vassar Telescope, which is on display at the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian.  This second installment covers the telescope itself and its maker, Henry … Continue reading →

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Perfect Landing Concludes Final Mission of Space Shuttle Discovery

Posted on April 3, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ken Kremer, AAAP, Spaceflight magazine & The Planetary Society Farewell Discovery!  The epic voyages of Space Shuttle Discovery now belong to history. The final magnificent mission of Space Shuttle Discovery and her all-veteran, six-astronaut crew wrapped up on March … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director This month we hope to have our regular meeting at Peyton Hall. I was just informed by email that there is a possibility that the hall may be needed for mid term exams. Although we have … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by John Church, Program Chair On March 8th we will be having Tim Brandt, a third-year graduate student in Princeton’s Department of Astrophysics. to speak on Type Ia supernovae and the search for their progenitors. Type Ia supernovae are believed … Continue reading →

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February 2011 Meeting Minutes

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. Secretary’s Report: There was no Secretary’s report Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer was not in attendance but the Treasurer’s report appears in another section of the Sidereal … Continue reading →

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Community Outreach

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair I have received two requests for our association to participate in two events in March.  One is for us to bring our telescopes and do a viewing of the skies as part of Hopewell Elementary … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer Membership has now risen to 70 members.  Routine expenses for the year have been in line with expectation and no major unexpected expenses have been incurred.  For these reasons, our surplus for the fiscal year to … Continue reading →

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Deep-Sky Planner

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker If you have been thinking about ways to improve your observing skills and get more out of the precious hours you spend under the stars, here’s something you might want to try.  A few astronomy computer programs … Continue reading →

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Miss Mitchell’s Telescope

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright On a recent trip to National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, I was pleasantly surprised to find this interesting telescope as the landmark object for museum’s science and technology wing.  The description merely stated that … Continue reading →

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