Category Archives: Sidereal Times

Transit of Venus June 5, 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by Ira Polans In 2004 when Venus last transited the sun, I was not yet a member of the AAAP. While I had made plans to observe the event, the plans did not work out. Realizing that the 2012 transit … Continue reading →

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Home Observatory – Dream to Reality

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

By Rex Parker I know that I’m not alone in longing for a home observatory. A permanent set up, ready to power on, impress your friends, bring the stars home! Over the past dozen years my heavy “portable” mount has … Continue reading →

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Curiosity Begins Mars Trek

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer Mars Trek has begun for NASA’s Curiosity rover following the spectacular and pinpoint rocketguided touchdown beside a huge layered mountain inside Gale Crater on the night of August 5/6. Millions of people around the world were … Continue reading →

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AAAP Mourns the Passing of Member Bryan Hubbard.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by ST Editors

AAAP mourns the passing of member Bryan Hubbard. Bryan was an active member of AAAP who helped with Starquest and public outreach on many occasions. He was also editor and contributor to Sidereal Times for several years. We send our … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

Ludovico D’Angelo, Director I hope everyone is having a bearable summer with this heat. As a result, there hasn’t been much opportunity to get out and do some observing. The heat haze is a real downer, but I hope that … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

Kate Otto, Program Chair Our monthly lectures will resume on September 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Peyton Hall with a lecture from AAAP’s friend, Prof. David Spergel, Chair of the Princeton’s Department of Astrophysical Sciences. Prof. Spergel’s talk is … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

David Letcher, Outreach Chair On Sunday August 12, the D & R Greenway Organization and AAAP are hosting a ‘Perseid Meteor Shower party’ at a recently acquired preserve known as the Cider Mill Grasslands Preserve in E. Amwell Township, Hunterdon County. … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

Michael Mitrano, Treasurer The AAAP’s fiscal year ends on June 30, and this represents my fifth year-end report to members. Again this year showed a surplus and our financial position remains very strong. A fiscal year 2012 income statement and … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2012 AAAP Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Board meeting was attended by: Ludy D’Angelo, Director Jeff Bernardis, Assistant Director Michael Mitrano, Treasurer Michael Wright, Secretary William Murray Ira Polans John Church Surabhi Agarwal Saul Moroz Program Chair, Kate Otto Director Ludy D’Angelo called … Continue reading →

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Transit of Venus Open House Draws Crowd

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

Pictures by Surabhi Agarwal

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Snippets

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ST Editors

compiled by Bryan Hubbard NASA X-ray concept inspired from a roll of Scotch® tape Published: Thursday, July 26, 2012 – 18:03 in Astronomy & Space The inspiration behind NASA scientist Maxim Markevitch’s quest to build a highly specialized X-ray mirror … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on June 4, 2012 by ST Editors

Ludovico D’Angelo, Director Thank you for your support throughout the AAAP season this year. At our last meeting, you voted on the new Board of Directors for the coming season starting in September. I hope to have at least one … Continue reading →

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