Category Archives: Sidereal Times

From The Program Chair

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by Victor Davis, Program Chair Pay Attention!The May, 2026 monthly meeting of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton will take place in Sherrerd Hall on the campus of Princeton University on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:30 PM. As usual, the … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Meeting

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker opened the meeting in PeytonHall at 1930 with 28 in the auditorium and 24-some online. He informed us that Peyton will be unavailable in May due to exams. We will relocate to the … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the March 31, 2026 AAAP Board Meeting

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Minutes taken from the Zoom recording of the meeting.The meeting convened at 1900 on March 31, 2026 In attendance: Director Rex Parker Assistant Director Bob Vanderbei Secretary Gene Allen Observatory Co-Chairs Jenn & Dave Skitt Outreach … Continue reading →

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From the AAAP Store

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by Rich Sherman, Merchandise Chair Summer-weight apparel and new colors are now available at the AAAP store.Visit https://aaap1962.logosoftwear.com/ and get some new gear for spring and summer. As always, the password is:  SiderealTimes

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From Doorstep to Deep Space: Finding the Heart

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by Robert Vanderbei Here’s a picture I took of the Heart Nebula (aka IC 1805) on April 27. The Heart Nebula is an emission nebula.  It resides in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is estimated to be about 7,500 light-years away … Continue reading →

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Artemis II: A Lunar Flyby with Modern Comforts

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti More than five decades after the last Apollo flight and three years after the unmanned Artemis I flight to the moon, Artemis II went to the moon along with four astronauts and came back successfully with … Continue reading →

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