Category Archives: January 2018

From the Director

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Proposed Amendment to AAAP Constitution.  The Constitution and By-laws of AAAP have provided a solid framework establishing the purpose and structure of our organization that has lasted 55 years.  We’ve been able to … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

By Ira Polans The January meeting of the AAAP Is on the 9th at 7:30 PM in Peyton Hall on the Princeton University campus. Parking is available in the lot across the street from Peyton Hall. The talk is by … Continue reading →

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Winter use of the observatory

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

by Dave and Jennifer Skitt The cold weather has set in but that doesn’t mean the observatory can’t be used to catch that elusive asteroid or your favorite winter galaxy or star cluster. Here are a few considerations to keep … Continue reading →

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Hastings-Byrne Refractor Update

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

by Dave Skitt AAAP member Tom Swords, in consultation with John Church and with my assistance, is currently working to improve the connection of the focuser for the Hastings-Byrne refractor to the tube assembly. We have become aware that the … Continue reading →

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Bare Naked Ladies

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

castor and pollux exposed by Ted Frimet No, we haven’t changed the sex of our favored Gemini twins. This title has been haunting my mind, for a few days now. The Father of Advertising, David Mackenzie Ogilvy bombards my mind … Continue reading →

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no more buwwets

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

by Ted Frimet how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood ? I bring you tidings of a final essay, as I have spent all of my Shekels from 2017. And have no coin left … Continue reading →

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The perfect machine – Ronald Florence

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti The book “The Perfect Machine” is written by Ronald Florence. A fascinating book about the design and construction of the 200 inch telescope at Mount Palomar during the years leading up to the second world war and … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Hurricane-battered Arecibo telescope will keep studying the skies After years of financial uncertainty and weeks of hardship caused by Hurricane Maria, staff at the legendary Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico were relieved to find … Continue reading →

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