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Minutes of the May 9, 2023, AAAP Members General Meeting

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened in Peyton Hall and on Zoom by Director Rex Parker at 1935. Following a brief introduction and presentation of an agenda, Program Chair Victor Davis introduced Speaker Alain Maury, an international citizen … Continue reading →

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New Summer AAAP Merchandise

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by Rich Sherman, Merchandise Chair We are happy to announce that we have added a second merchandise vendor.  This new site offers a wide range of primarily non-apparel items—from bags and magnets, to towels and cups, and lots of stuff in between.  The … Continue reading →

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From the Observatory Chair

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

By David Skitt The Solar Observing Memorial Day Weekend event on Saturday, May 27th, held at AAAP’s Observatory in Washington Crossing State Park was awesome! We had 10 volunteers/keyholders.  Not sure of the breakdown of members in attendance versus general public … Continue reading →

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Safe Solar Viewer – The “Scope On A Stick”

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by Tom Swords At the 2023 AAAP solar event on Memorial weekend, I employed my “Scope on a Stick” solar viewer. It allows one or more viewers to easily and safely see the solar disk in white light cast onto … Continue reading →

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From The Digital Desk of New Member Joseph Matthews

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by Joe Matthews After thinking about joining  AAAP for about 5 years, I finally made my decision on December 31, 2022.  I have been interested in Astronomy since reading Issac Asimov’s 1968 book, “The Universe from Flat Earth to Quasar’s”.  … Continue reading →

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Black holes, Entropy, and information

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti In the century following Albert Einstein’s General theory of relativity, the term “Black holes” entered our lexicon. In addition to a greater understanding, Black holes have been confirmed via indirect means and also photographed in the … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan It’s the End of a World as We Know It Astronomers have witnessed a star gobbling up a planet, offering the first direct glimpse of a gnarly process called planetary engulfment that most likely awaits Earth … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomers.org May 9 Meeting – Election of Officers.  Through our 60-year history we have elected officers (the Board of Trustees) for new 1-year terms at the May meeting as provided in the by-laws.  Nominations committee chair … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ST Editors

By Victor Davis Welcome to Peyton HallThe May, 2023 meeting of the AAAP will take place IN PERSON on Tuesday, May 9th at 7:30 PM. As usual, the meeting is open to AAAP members and the public. Options for Attending … Continue reading →

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