Category Archives: May 2025

From The Director

Posted on June 3, 2025 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomy.org Next Meeting at the Planetarium – in Person Only – Bring Friends and Family!  We want to see you (and your family and friends) in person at the next monthly meeting of AAAP on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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The Astro-imager’s Corner

Posted on June 3, 2025 by ST Editors

by Michael DiMario The Jelly Fish Nebula, located in the Gemini Constellation 5000 light years from Earth, is a result of possibly several supernova remnants of spinning neutron stars. The nebula is 70 light years in diameter and is composed … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomy.org May 13 2025 Meeting of AAAP.   Our meeting in Peyton Hall on May 13 will be the final monthly  session on campus until September. The June 10 meeting will convene at the State Planetarium in … Continue reading →

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From The Program Chair

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Victor Davis, Program Chair Understanding the Plasma Dynamics of Black HolesThe May, 2025 meeting of the AAAP will take place in Peyton Hall on the campus of Princeton University on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:30 PM. As usual, the … Continue reading →

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AAAP Board Meeting, April 21, 2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Via Zoom at 1830 In attendance:Director – Rex ParkerAssistant Director – Bob VanderbeiTreasurer – Michael MitranoProgram Chair – Victor DavisObservatory Chair – Dave SkittOutreach Chair – Bill MurraySecretary – Gene AllenMember – Ira PolansMember – John … Continue reading →

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Princeton University – “Night of Stars, 2025” -Outreach Summary

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Dave Skitt, Observatory Chair Enthusiasm outweighed hope as the AAAP volunteers arrived for the May 3rd, “Night of Stars, 2025” outreach event in honor of Princeton University’s “Star” undergraduates facing finals week and the semester end.  Thickening haze and storm … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Threads

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Rich Sherman, Merchandise Chair Spring is finally here and so is our warm-weather merchandise at the AAAP store! This year, we have added men’s and women’s baseball-style shirts and some tank tops to complement our existing array of t-shirts, … Continue reading →

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