Author Archives: ST Editors

From the Program Chair

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

By Victor Davis Welcome to Peyton HallThe March, 2023 meeting of the AAAP will take place IN PERSON on Tuesday, March 14th at 7:30 PM. As usual, the meeting is open to AAAP members and the public. Hybrid MeetingYou may … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the February 14, 2023, AAAP Members General Meeting (hybrid)

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker attempted to convene the meeting at 1930 in Peyton Hall and on Zoom but his laptop decided to install an upgrade. While scrambling for a backup machine it completed but was unable to … Continue reading →

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AAAP Summer Merchandise

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Rich Sherman, Merchandise Chair Our AAAP merchandise store will shift to warmer weather apparel starting in mid-April.  So if you want any winter gear, now is the time to place your order.  Also, we are working to add another … Continue reading →

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Book Review

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Rich Sherman Before the Big Bang:  The Origin of the Universe and What Lies BeyondBy Dr. Laura Mersini-HoughtonGrade:  A- Theoretical physicist, Dr. Laura Mersini-Houghton takes us on a journey through quantum physics and shows us that six signatures of a multiverse—which … Continue reading →

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Aram Friedman, AAAP member, Astro-photographer, in his own words

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

I have been a member of AAAP for many years but I have not been able to attend meetings lately due to my schedule. I have been broadcast engineer for most of my career but in 1998 I was contracted … Continue reading →

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Introducing New Student Member

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

Hi, I am Yugandhara Luthra, a junior attending Princeton High School in New Jersey. My passion lies in the fields of science and mathematics, with a particular fascination for space exploration and its endless possibilities. As a participant in the … Continue reading →

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Marshall Space Flight Center

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti Huntsville, Alabama is known as the Rocket City. This is where the rocket scientist Wernher Von Braun worked on designing rockets to fly to the moon. At what is now named as Marshall Space Flight Center, … Continue reading →

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From the Lens of Lisa

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Lisa Ann Fanning Most of my attention was turned to Venus and Jupiter for the month of February (clouds permitting.) Here’s hoping for clear skies for the conjunction.  

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Snippets

Posted on March 5, 2023 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Telescopes and Instrumentation As set out in its convention, ESO provides state-of-the-art-facilities for Europe’s astronomers and promotes and organises cooperation in astronomical research. Today, ESO operates some of the world’s largest and most advanced observational facilities … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on February 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomers.org Meet on Campus Feb 14 We’ll be back at Princeton Feb 14 for the monthly meeting with hopes that the Peyton Hall auditorium AV upgrade is finished so we can run this as hybrid-virtual. If … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on February 5, 2023 by ST Editors

By Victor Davis Welcome Back to Peyton Hall The February, 2023 meeting of the AAAP will take place IN PERSON on Tuesday, February 14th at 7:30 PM. As usual, the meeting is open to AAAP members and the public. It’s … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the January 10, 2023, AAAP Members General Meeting (hybrid)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker convened the meeting at 1930 on Zoom due to the Peyton Hall auditorium being closed for an audio/video upgrade. After a brief introduction listing the threat to the historic Holmdel Horn, the Rocket … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting, January 24, 2023,

Posted on February 5, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened on Zoom by Director Rex Parker at 1930 with the agenda for the evening. Officers also in attendance were Program Chair Victor Davis, Outreach Chair Bill Murray, Observatory Co-Chairs Dave & Jen … Continue reading →

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