Author Archives: ST Editors

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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Minutes of the April 11, 2023, AAAP Members General Meeting (online)

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was opened in Peyton Hall at 1931 by Director Rex Parker. There were 27 attending in person and 18 logged in on Zoom. After a brief summary of his agenda items, Rex invited Program … Continue reading →

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