Category Archives: Sidereal Times

Minutes of the March 19, 2014 AAAP Board Meeting

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Attendees: Director Jeff Bernardis, Assistant Director Larry Kane, Treasurer Michael Mitrano, Program Chair Kate Otto, Secretary Michael Wright, Observatory Co-chairs Jennifer and David Skitt, John Church, Kevin Mooney, Bill Murray and Gene Ramsey. Director Jeff Bernardis … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright Colorado astronomers are benefiting from the state’s recent legalization of marijuana. Members of Denver’s Mile High Astronomy Club are reporting spectacular results from observing under the influence of cannabis. In an interview, Club President Bill Roach said … Continue reading →

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Gravity

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti “Gravity”, the science fiction movie released a few months back, won accolades at the Oscar awards ceremony this year. It won 7 academy awards-for Best Visual effects, Best Sound mixing, Best Sound editing, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, … Continue reading →

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The Pearl of Time

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

A Poem by Alison Lu In the darkness of the world. We have one savior. The pearl in the sky. The clock that marks the day and night. Surrounded by the dew of the universe. The twinkling diamonds. You might … Continue reading →

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A visit to the National Navy UDT – Seal Museum

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Kaplan While in Florida these past few weeks, my wife and I, at the suggestion of a friend, visited The National Navy UDT – Seal Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. UDT, stands for Underwater Demolition Team. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Astromart

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

Former club member Palmer Hendricks has sold his home and is ready to travel in his new RV. His 12″ Mead LX200 and all the accessories listed below are looking for a new owner. If interested please call him at … Continue reading →

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Delta IV Rocket Boosters arrive at KSC for Orion’s December 2014 Launch

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP and Universe Today CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL – Production and assembly of virtually all the key hardware elements for NASA’s eagerly anticipated Orion EFT-1 uncrewed test flight later this year are nearing completion … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

By Jeff Bernardis, Director I’m always intrigued by new discoveries, and many times, it’s the method of discovery that grabs me more than the discovery itself.  An example of this is the detection of exoplanets.  While I like to imagine … Continue reading →

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Chasing Shadows for Planetary Science

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright On March 20, 2014 at approximately 2:06 a.m. EDT the shadow of 163 Erigone cast by Regulus will race across the New York metropolitan area on its way to Ontario.  If skies are clear, observers within the … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair We are looking at star parties that have been arranged for May and October.  In May, we will participate in “Super Science Saturday” which will occur during the day of May 3rd. As usual, volunteers … Continue reading →

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Treasurer’s Report

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Mitrano, Treasurer A recent mailing to members who had not yet renewed has thus far prompted eleven renewals.  Our member count is now at 80.  In dollar terms, member dues for this fiscal year to date are within … Continue reading →

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Proposed Field Trip to Arizona Sky

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker At the November meeting, I presented “Galaxies, Comets and Pixels from the High Desert”, a glimpse of an astronomy haven, the Mt Lemmon Sky Center.  Located an hour north of Tucson AZ, the site has excellent facilities … Continue reading →

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