Category Archives: Sidereal Times

Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright While on vacation in Puerto Rico over Memorial Day weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Arecibo Observatory, the largest single-dish radio telescope ever constructed. The 1000-foot diameter dish was impressive, but the antenna platform grabbed … Continue reading →

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Ghostly Twilight Landing of Atlantis Closes NASA’s Space Shuttle Era

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer Barely discernable in the pre-dawn twilight and appearing as an eerie, ghost-like figure, Space Shuttle Atlantis and her four-person crew swiftly glided to a triumphant landing at the Kennedy Space Center to close out NASA’s storied … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP I cannot believe that it is already half way through the year. Time passes us by so quickly. Blink, and many months have come and gone. I’m hoping that everyone can attend our last meeting … Continue reading →

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From the Outgoing Program Chair

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

By John Church, Program Chair-Retired Congratulations to Ken Levy on his election to Program Chair for the 2011-2012 AAAP session, which of course goes with a seat on the Board of Directors.  It has been my pleasure to serve in … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by David W. Letcher, Outreach Chair The Sun Team of “The Three Davids” took advantage of a pleasant, mostly clear day at the Super Science Saturday on May 7, 2011 to show a small group of sunspots to a large … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2011 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright for Larry Kane, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo at 8:00PM. Ludy verified that a quorum of the members was present to elect the 2011-12 officers.  He presented the following nominations to … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer We are approaching the June 30 end of our fiscal year, and the AAAP has had very little financial activity in recent weeks.  At this point, our surplus for the year is about $2,500. On a … Continue reading →

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When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

Obviously, we generally don’t have a Poet’s Corner in the Sidereal Times.  However, when I came across a fellow New Jerseyan’s 19th century poem, it gave me pause, and we should not take offense. The purity of thought, as to … Continue reading →

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Historic Final Flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – After a 16 day journey of more than sixteen million miles. Space Shuttle Endeavour and her six man crew glided to a safe nighttime landing at 2:35 am EDT on June 1 … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP There is not much to say, so I will say very little. There hasn’t been very much activity since the weather has been so bad. We opened the observatory on April 1st and it seems that … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by John Church, Program Chair We were scheduled to have AAAP Member Ken Kremer speak on May 10th, but he had to cancel very recently due to commitments at the Kennedy Space Center, where he has a press pass.  Hopefully, … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP Director Ludy D’Angelo took notes in absence of the Secretary. The meeting of the AAAP started at 8 PM in Peyton Hall. The lecture by Dr. Michael Molnar entitled “The Star of Bethlehem” was well … Continue reading →

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