Category Archives: Sidereal Times

February 2024 Sidereal Times Astroimaging

Posted on February 4, 2024 by ST Editors

by Michael DiMario, Astroimaging Chair Welcome to the new section of the Sideral Times dedicated to club member’s activities in astrophotography or called astronomical imaging. It is our intent to publish a few of our member’s latest images demonstrating our … Continue reading →

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The Sun God Aditya

Posted on February 4, 2024 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti In Hindu mythology, Aditya is the Sun god, something akin to Ra in Egyptian mythology. Studying the Sun has been occurring for most of human history. In the last few decades done using telescopes – both … Continue reading →

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Milky Way From Mauna Kea

Posted on February 4, 2024 by ST Editors

by Greg Kutch These are pictures that my niece Allison Zaudke took with her phone on Mount Mauna Kea in Hawaii. I had no idea you could see the Milky Way this well without a telescope. It’s astonishing how a … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on February 4, 2024 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis? It’s come to this. With Earth at its hottest point in recorded history, and humans doing far from enough to stop its … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomers.org UPDATE: 01/08/2024Inclement weather is expected tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th. AAAP meeting will be on Zoom only. Denizens of Planet Earth Declare another New Year!  I hope the beginning of 2024 finds you with recharged batteries … Continue reading →

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From The Program Chair

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ST Editors

by Victor Davis, Program Chair Welcome to the new year at Peyton HallThe January, 2024 meeting of the AAAP will take place in Peyton Hall on the campus of Princeton University on Tuesday, January 9th at 7:30 PM. As usual, … Continue reading →

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