Author Archives: ST Editors

a few astrophotographs taken this past week

Posted on June 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Robert Vanderbei Below is the picture I took two night’s ago of the Needle Galaxy (aka NGC 4565). For those who are interested in more details about the telescope, the camera, and the exposure, check out this webpage. And, … Continue reading →

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Rip Van Winkle

Posted on June 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet Ok. Let’s combine a few items, spill some Java onto it, toss it onto the wall, and see what sticks: Rip Van Winkle Circadian Rhythm Space Time Dilation Iron as an abundant chemical element in the … Continue reading →

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Where Science Fiction meets Science Tea Time…

Posted on June 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet burn baby, burn K2 kicked up a sand storm this morning. She wandered in and started cursing me out. Why, or why did you click on the Astronomy posts in Linked-In? You should be reading Sidereal … Continue reading →

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A Storm is Coming

Posted on June 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet I am not asking for solutions for racism. I don’t expect much from me, either. How can I contribute to a movement away from death and destruction while I live in a society that tends to … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on June 1, 2020 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts from US soil Kennedy Space Center- A SpaceX spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth’s orbit from … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 1, 2020 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Phd director@princetonastronomy.org Zoom AAAP Meetings for May 12 and June 09. We hope that you are well and keeping your sense of humor and perspective despite the social and personal challenges of COVID. As … Continue reading →

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