Category Archives: Sidereal Times

Snippets

Posted on August 4, 2026 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time A discovery in a solar system 73 light-years from Earth is challenging definitions and “blurring the lines between stars, planets, and moons.” It marks the … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on June 4, 2026 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomy.org Next Meeting at NJ State Planetarium – Bring Friends & Family. We want to see you in person at the season finale monthly meeting on Tuesday June 9 (7:30pm) at the NJ State Museum Planetarium … Continue reading →

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From The Program Chair

Posted on June 4, 2026 by ST Editors

by Victor Davis, Program Chair June Meeting at NJ State Museum PlanetariumThe June, 2026 monthly meeting of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton will take place at the planetarium of the NJ State Museum in Trenton. The museum is located … Continue reading →

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AAAP Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2026

Posted on June 4, 2026 by ST Editors

By Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker opened the meeting in the Sherrerd Hall lecture room 101 at 1940 with44 of the 48 seats occupied. He showed numerous images of the many galaxies visible in the spring sky. He then … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews

Posted on June 4, 2026 by ST Editors

Book Review  by Michael DiMarioTake Me To Your Leader, Perspectives On Your First Alien Encounter by Neil DeGrasse TysonPublisher: Simon Six – Simon & SchusterPublication Date: 2026Total Pages: 240$18.18, Hardcover on Amazon Take Me to Your Leader by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, director … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on June 4, 2026 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Astronomers find atmosphere around a solar system object that shouldn’t have one Astronomers have detected a thin atmosphere around a tiny celestial body in the outer solar system for the first time — an object … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD  director@princetonastronomy.org May 12 Meeting on Campus at Sherrerd Hall.  This meeting is an important event for members to attend in person if possible, and by Zoom if you cannot be there on campus.  Here I will … Continue reading →

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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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