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Posted on September 3, 2021 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Fastest Orbiting Asteroid Found In Our Solar SystemA newly discovered asteroid is sticking close to our sun — much closer than our own planet Earth. The asteroid, called 2021 PH27, completes an orbit around the sun every … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 110 Things To See With A Telescope

Posted on September 3, 2021 by ST Editors

By Lisa Ann Fanning OFFICIAL REVIEW OF 110 THINGS TO SEE WITH A TELESCOPE  ️️️️️ Must have for your Astronomy library! John A. Read has done it again!  His writing style demystifies astronomy, which can be such an intimidating topic, … Continue reading →

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RASC Halifax Member John A Read Releases Guide to Observing Messier Catalog

Posted on September 3, 2021 by ST Editors

By Lisa Ann Fanning Three years in the making, and 110 Messier objects later, 2020 RASC Simon Newcomb Award Recipient and RASC Halifax Centre member John A. Read has published his 12th non-fiction title, and it is a must have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The God Equation by Michio Kaku

Posted on September 3, 2021 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti “The God Equation” is a recent book written by Michio Kaku, the popular Physicist and String theorist. This book comes on top of several other popular ones he wrote earlier. It emphasizes on the holy grail of … Continue reading →

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For Sale: Tele Vue Big Barlow 2″

Posted on September 3, 2021 by ST Editors

AAAP member Ralph Marantino is selling a new-in-box Tele Vue Big Barlow 2 inch. Retails for over 200! Asking $150. For information, please email Ralph at h-alpha@hotmail.com.

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From the Director

Posted on July 31, 2021 by ST Editors

Astronomy in Summertime.  The AAAP Observatory at Washington Crossing State Park is up and running and ready for members to see the stars!  We are still limited by the state to having  no more than 12 people in the building … Continue reading →

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An invitation to participate in the ’20th Annual Stirling Street Fair’

Posted on July 31, 2021 by ST Editors

by Victor Davis, Program Chair I’ve just been invited to participate (again) in the annual Stirling Street Fair. I normally do this solo, setting up solar telescopes and what not. There are generally a lot of people who come out, … Continue reading →

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Minutes from the May 11, 2021 Members General Meeting (Online)

Posted on July 31, 2021 by ST Editors

by John Miller, Secretary The June meeting convened at 7:30 PM via Zoom and Yahoo (online).  There were initially about 49 Zoom attendees. ●   Rex Parker introduced the evening’s topics and included a video of a model rocket launch (several … Continue reading →

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S.P.A.C.E.–The First Frontier?

Posted on July 31, 2021 by ST Editors

by Sam Sherman During the May monthly meeting, member Ira Polans spoke about his travels to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. I smiled as he shared details about their wonderful exhibits and tours, including the bus … Continue reading →

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