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PANSTARRS

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Telescope and Astronomy Books For Sale

I am looking to sell my Meade ETX and my small collection of astronomy books. I bought the scope in the late 1990’s, so it doesn’t have go-to capabilities. Also, I have a Barlow lens, three eyepiece filters (gray, yellow … Continue reading

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Antares Inaugural Blast Off Set for Mid-April

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP, Spaceflight Magazine & Universe Today NASA announced that the private Antares rocket from Orbital Sciences Corp. is slated to soar to space between April 17 and 19 from the newly constructed, seaside launch pad dubbed … Continue reading

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Thank you, Mr. Ramsey.

by Micheal Wright On January 22, 2103, Gene Ramsey, David and Jen Skitt, and I hosted one of the coldest star parties in recent memory at Hopewell Elementary School. The temperature was 17°F, but the children enjoyed “space up close.” … Continue reading

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Invitation to students

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The Intertwined Lives of Galaxies and Their Supermassive Black Holes

by Michael Wright Our monthly lectures will continue on Tuesday, March 12 at 8:00 pm in Peyton Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Our speaker this month will be Dr. Rachel Somerville, who will present a lecture entitled “The Intertwined … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary Celebration

Dear Friends, It is our honor to invite you and your family to join us to celebrate our AAAP’s 50th Anniversary. Mark your calendars now to “Celebrate the past and Inspire the future!” We are planning to commemorate this milestone … Continue reading

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From the Outreach Chair

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Hello Everyone, The following are the current outreach opportunities for us. Let me know if you can participate in any or all events. On March 17, Sunday at 3:00 p.m., a film called The City … Continue reading

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Sourland Star Party

Enjoy an evening with friends and family under the stars on March 16, 2013 between 6:30 to 9:30pm. The Hillsborough “Sourland Star Party” is hosting a free event to highlight the arrival of Comet PANSTARRS. Located on a dark “Starry … Continue reading

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