Category Archives: Sidereal Times

September 13, 2011 Board Meeting

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary Director Ludy D’Angelo called the first meeting of the 2011-2012 season to order. Observatory Report: Gene Ramsey announced that the park personnel need to be contacted concerning the ruts in the road that were created by … Continue reading →

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Our Universe: Look Back In Wonder

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Edward Johnson Late last month, Gene Ramsey was kind enough to show me around our observatory and let me take advantage of a break in the clouds to see the super-nova in M101, a star that exploded some 23 … Continue reading →

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A Tour of the Famed Yerkes Observatory

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker An astronomy field trip to spice up the summer family visit back in the home state… destination: merely the birthplace of modern astrophysics! I was bound for Yerkes Observatory, home to the world’s largest refracting telescope, the … Continue reading →

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Juno launches on Voyage to Discover Jupiter’s Genesis

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer NASA’s solar powered Juno spacecraft was successfully launched towards Jupiter on August 5, 2011 to begin a five year and 1.7 Billion mile voyage to the gas giant.The goal is to unmask the hidden secrets of … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAAP Happy return to our next season of the AAAP. This is our 49th year. Next year is the 50th year since the club’s inception, and we should plan something special. So now is the time … Continue reading →

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From the Program Chair

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ken Levy, Program Chair I’m excited to announce the new season of speakers for our 2011/2012 lecture series. The lecturers represent an eclectic mix of backgrounds and topics. In case you miss a date or want to refer to … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Member Gene Ramsey will be hosting two solar observation sessions at the nature center for all ages on Sunday September 4, and on Monday, September 5 each at 1:30 – 4:00. His description includes viewing … Continue reading →

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June 2011 Membership Meeting

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary The last meeting of the season was held in the Planetarium of the New Jersey State Museum and called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. Before the planetarium show was presented by former Director Bill Murray, … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2011 Board Meeting

Posted on September 5, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary Director Ludy D’Angelo called the meeting to order. Star Quest – The Moravian Conference Center changed its cost structure and the increases were discussed as well as what the AAAP should charge attendees. The adult fees … Continue reading →

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