Category Archives: June 2021

Book Review

Posted on June 2, 2021 by ST Editors

by Rich Sherman First Light: Switching on the Stars at the Dawn of Time by Emma Chapman Published 2021 Grade:  B+ Hardback $23.40 on Amazon 276 pages Award-winning astrophysicist Dr. Emma Chapman (Imperial College, London) just published “First Light: Switching on the … Continue reading →

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Club member Dennis Miller needs help with his telescope

Posted on June 2, 2021 by ST Editors

Club member looking for (paid) onsite help with various AP-related software and hardware issues, including checking polar alignment, slewing troubles, achieving successful meridian flip and proper installation and use of filters/Barlows. Hardware consists of Skywatcher Esprit 100 ED (triplet refractor), … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on June 2, 2021 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan James Webb Space Telescope’s golden mirror in final testThe technological marvel that is the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is going through final testing before being shipped to the launch site. The successor to … Continue reading →

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