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From The Director

Posted on October 5, 2025 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomy.org October 14, 2025 Meeting on Campus.  I look forward to seeing you for our monthly meeting Oct 14 at Peyton Hall of Astrophysics.  Our guest speaker will be Becka Phillipson, Asst Prof in Physics at … Continue reading →

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From The Director

Posted on August 12, 2025 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD director@princetonastronomy.org It’s Mid-Summer in AAAP.  Enjoying your “summer vacation” in Jersey or other exotic destination? It’s been a good stretch of weather for nature and green plants around here in central Jersey.  That’s a favorable trade-off … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Eclipse

Posted on May 5, 2024 by ST Editors

by Surabhi Agarwal In Dallas, storm clouds made me flip,To Niagara, where clouds could eclipse.Then Watertown, I tried,But the clouds did deride,In Burlington, at last, caught the eclipse’s grand trip! Now with joy, I recall that eclipse,Though my journey had … Continue reading →

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Witness the Marvel of a Total Solar Eclipse as a Group!

Posted on August 6, 2023 by ST Editors

by Surabhi Agarwal, Editor As avid stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, we are always in search of extraordinary astronomical events to witness together. Well, buckle up your seat belts, because we have an astronomical adventure that promises to be nothing short … Continue reading →

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In Response to Assistant Director Larry Kane’s Article

Posted on June 3, 2022 by ST Editors

by Surabhi Agarwal Light pollution is one of the least talked about type of pollution that is adversely affecting every aspect of our suburban lives, from watching the sky and disrupting our ecosystem balance to playing havoc with our health. … Continue reading →

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Check out Comet Leonard this month from your backyard!

Posted on December 3, 2021 by ST Editors

by Surabhi Agarwal Discovered on January 3, 2021 by Astronomer Gregory J. Leonard, comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) is heading inward toward its January 3, 2022, perihelion. It has the potential to become the brightest comet of 2021! It is currently in Ursa … Continue reading →

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From the Program Director

Posted on February 28, 2021 by ST Editors

by Victor Davis The March 2021 meeting of the AAAP will take place (virtually) on Tuesday, 9th at 7:30 PM. (See Joining the Meeting with Zoom below for details). This meeting is open to AAAP members and the general public. … Continue reading →

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