Author Archives: ST Editors

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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