Category Archives: Sidereal Times

Morning View from Joanna’s Window

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

by Joanna Hertz Planet Venus is greeting me every morning, weather permitting. To make sure that I don’t miss her brilliant presence, I leave the window blinds up and ready for the morning ritual. These two pictures were taken on … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2022, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Snippets

Posted on March 1, 2022 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Iris: Student-built robot rover on track to explore the MoonWilliam “Red” Whittaker may not be a household name, but he should be. The robotics professor has been leading the development of a tiny wheeled … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2022, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment

From The Director

Posted on February 1, 2022 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomers On with the Show.  As we move into mid-winter it gets harder to do astronomy outside.  Better to curl up with a good book or click the link to a seminar for your astronomy experience … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2022, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment

From the Assistant Director

Posted on February 1, 2022 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane A little over two years from now, on April  8, 2024 there will be a total solar eclipse that will cross most of North America.  While New Jersey will not be within the “path of totality” those … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2022, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment

From the Program Chair

Posted on February 1, 2022 by ST Editors

By Victor Davis The February, 2022 meeting of the AAAP will take place (virtually) on Tuesday, February 8th at 7:30 PM. (See How to Join the February Meeting below for details). This meeting is open to AAAP members and the … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2022, Sidereal Times | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Minutes of the January 11th, 2022, AAAP Members General Meeting (online)

Posted on February 1, 2022 by ST Editors

The meeting was convened on Zoom by Director Dr. Rex Parker at 1930 with the agenda for the evening. At 1945 Program Chair Victor Davis introduced featured speaker Dr. Robert Williams who presented “Observing Galaxy Formation with the Hubble Space … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2022, Sidereal Times | Tagged , , | Leave a comment