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Minutes of the March 8, 2022, AAAP Members General Meeting (online)

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened on Zoom by Director Dr. Rex Parker at 1930 with the agenda for the evening. Latest from NJDEP/WCSP is nothing further. Observatory carpet needs to be replaced and we are seeking someone … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the Board of Trustees, March 1, 2022, AAAP Meeting (online)

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened on Zoom by Director Dr. Rex Parker at 1930 with the agenda for the evening. Officers also in attendance were Treasurer Michel Mitrano, Program Chair Victor Davis, Outreach Chair Bill Murray, Observatory … Continue reading →

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Introducing New Member Joe Felker

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

I am a retired Electrical Engineer.  I received a BEE from Villanova University and a MSEE from Stevens Institute of Technology.  My wife and I have lived in Hillsborough for almost 30 years where we raised two sons who are … Continue reading →

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The Sun Scientist

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti My tribute to Dr. Eugene Parker, who passed away a few days back. He was a pioneer in the studies of the Sun. His ideas were rejected initially and later gained strength on the finding of … Continue reading →

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From the Lens of Lisa

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

by Lisa Fanning With the many cloudy nights, I’m grateful that at least I could get some lunar observing in! Enjoying the rugged southern highlands of the Moon 3/11/22. Such an interesting region to explore and home to some craters … Continue reading →

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Ashok’s Worm Moon Shots

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

by Ashok Shah I took some Worm Moon pictures using my smartphone. I haven’t graduated to a telescope yet! 

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Stunning Images from Madhup’s Lens

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

Click an image to enlarge; ESC to exit the gallery All images taken by member Madhup Rathi in a permanent observatory in New Mexico. AG Optical 10″ f/6.7 on Paramount MX, with QSI 683wsg. Guiding using Sky X and Lodestar, … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on March 31, 2022 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Jodrell Bank Observatory to open £21.5m visitor attraction The Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is to open a new £21.5m interactive visitor attraction. The First Light Pavilion, due to open on 4 June, will … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomers.org The Sun Strikes Back.  In the book of unintended consequences, a whole new chapter is being written on satellite constellations. These small but numerous low orbit communication satellites are intended to bring fast internet to … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

By Victor Davis The March, 2022 meeting of the AAAP will take place (virtually) on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:30 PM. (See How to Join the March Meeting below for details). This meeting is open to AAAP members and the … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the February 8, 2022, AAAP Members General Meeting (online)

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened on Zoom by Director Dr. Rex Parker at 1930 with the agenda for the evening. He reported that Some 21 members had participated in the latest “Astrovideo Live! Winter Session” involving half … Continue reading →

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Introducing new member Ashok Shah

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

(In his own words) Hi everyone! I recently joined as a new member of AAAP and I am excited to be part of it. A bit about me: My wife and I have been residents of Flemington NJ for over … Continue reading →

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Johnson Space Center

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti On a recent trip to Houston, Texas to attend a friend’s daughter’s wedding, I took the opportunity to visit the Johnson Space Center. It was a good tour of the facility with some space exhibits and … Continue reading →

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