Category Archives: January 2020

From the Director

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Phd director@princetonastronomy.org Video Astronomy for AAAP Members Many of us have had the experience of showing the planets, sun, and deep sky to the public using telescopes. Children and adults alike can be inspired … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by Ira Polans, Program Chair Hope you and your families had a happy holiday season! Featured Speaker The January meeting of the AAAP will be held on the 14th at 7:30 PM in the auditorium of Peyton Hall on the … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the December 10, 2019 AAAP General Meeting

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by John Miller, Secretary ● Director Rex Parker opened the meeting, 7:30PM. He reviewed several current items on the club’s agenda (Space X satellite petition; newly-purchased equipment and the upcoming field trip to the Info Age Learning Center – Wall … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Sky, January—March 2020

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by Jeffrey Pinyan In an effort to remain an active participant in the AAAP while I adjust to fatherhood, I’ve decided to pen a series of informative and educational notices about selected upcoming astronomical events. I call it “Sharing the … Continue reading →

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Do the Dew

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet the dragons breath A few months ago I gave a partial reference to the oft-used phrase, “water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink”. (1) This Saturday morn, instead of watering at the mouth, and … Continue reading →

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Lead, Follow, or Color me.

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet do crayons come in low albedo? Dear Mr. Elon Musk, As there is no doubt that you are very tired. I will put my bottom line up front. Please contact a local Coating provider. Elon Musk, … Continue reading →

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Let’s go out on a limb

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet and try not to hang ourselves with the truth Space Force. Federal Employees get paid leave. Compromise. Whatever. Don’t attribute any of this to the current administration. We are ready to hand them their hats. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Sol Survivor

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet two cats enter. one cat leaves. It’s late Sunday afternoon, the 22nd of December. I am still recovering from 6 hours of evening observations at AAAP Washington Crossing Park observatory. I don’t frequent there as much … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on January 5, 2020 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan The best space images of 2019 With some blockbuster space missions under way, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth from around the Solar System. Meanwhile, some of our most powerful telescopes … Continue reading →

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