Author Archives: ST Editors

From Hubble to the Webb Space Telescope

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti The first pictures from the James Webb telescope were released recently. The prize comes after decades of hard work by thousands of scientists and engineers and billions of dollars of cost overruns. In the end it … Continue reading →

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All My Planets!

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ST Editors

by C. Todd Reichart On Friday night, June 24, I fell asleep on the couch in front of the television. I woke up around 2:30 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, June 25, my body contorted and failing to get … Continue reading →

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I Tried!

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen Well, I did try to capture it on June 18. It was a fulfilling view: all the visible planets spread – in order – across more than half of the span of the brightening dawn. I walked … Continue reading →

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Planets from 43rd floor of a Manhattan Building

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ST Editors

by Sulakshana Jain and Kurien Jacob Sharing my sister Surabhi’s excitement, we went to our balcony to see whatever was visible in our light polluted city skies. Jupiter, Saturn and Venus, the three brightest were shining beautifully in our view. … Continue reading →

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From the Lens of Lisa

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ST Editors

by Lisa Ann Fanning The skies just haven’t cooperated in pursuit of some of my targets. On the few nights/ early mornings I managed to get out, I made some captures, and embraced the clouds in some cases!  6/3/22 18% … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan The Cartwheel Galaxy Scientists on Tuesday published the latest images from NASA’s triumphant James Webb Space Telescope. The newest release documents the Cartwheel galaxy, which is about 500 million light-years from our planet and is aptly named … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomers.org Escape from the Black Hole of Relentless News Headlines.  Though we had a couple of rainouts for May events, the lunar eclipse AstroVideo Live was saved by member Rich Sherman broadcasting from Florida May 15.  … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

By Victor Davis The June 14, 2022 meeting of the AAAP will be an experiment combining in-person and virtual elements into a hybrid meeting.  The intention is to meet the needs of members eager to resume commiserating in person and … Continue reading →

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From the Assistant Director

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Assistant Director At our last virtual membership meeting, I floated the idea of forming a “special interest” group within the AAAP that would work toward diminishing light pollution in the areas we do astronomy.   Based on demonstrated … Continue reading →

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In Response to Assistant Director Larry Kane’s Article

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Surabhi Agarwal Light pollution is one of the least talked about type of pollution that is adversely affecting every aspect of our suburban lives, from watching the sky and disrupting our ecosystem balance to playing havoc with our health. … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the May 10, 2022, AAAP Members General Meeting (online)

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Meeting was convened on Zoom by Director Rex Parker at 1930. Following a brief introduction and presentation of an agenda, Program Chair Victor Davis introduced Speaker/Member Dr. Robert Vanderbei. He described the background and evolution of … Continue reading →

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Sunny Solar Observing Success! – May 29, 2022

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Dave Skitt, Observatory Chair After several weeks of rains outs on public Friday nights and scheduled members nights, AAAP finally got a break with its Solar Observing event hosted at our observatory in Washington Crossing State Park. The skies … Continue reading →

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We have some equipment for sale!

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Ron Forrester Star Structure 12.5″ dob, F4.8, F. L. 1500, Ostahowski mirror, very accurate push-to Nexus DSC controller & setting circles, exceptionally smooth, WIFI enabled, 9×50 finder, red dot laser, internal battery, fully computerized push to capability,  dew heater, … Continue reading →

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