Category Archives: September 2023

New Member, Eugene

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ST Editors

My name is Yevgeniy Bukhshteyn, though you can address me as Eugene. I proudly identify myself as an amateur astronomer, though I do not have much experience. I consider myself immensely fortunate whenever I seize the opportunity to observe planets, … Continue reading →

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In The Quest For Moonlight

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti For the Indian moon bound spacecraft, Chandrayaan 3 (meaning moon craft), the second time was a charm. Twenty minutes of terror while hundreds of millions of people waited with baited breath. It touched down softly in … Continue reading →

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NJAA’s 5th Annual Open House and Astro Flea-Market

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ST Editors

The New Jersey Astronomical Association’s 5th Annual Open House and Astro Flea-Market is on Sept. 30, 2023 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM EST). Rain Date is Oct. 7, 2023.  Visit NJAA website at https://njaa-openhouse.org for more information. You can also reach out to Michael … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ST Editors

compiled by Arlene & David Kaplan Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue Free-floating planets — dark, isolated orbs roaming the universe unfettered by any host star — don’t just pop into existence in the middle of … Continue reading →

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