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Minutes of the March 11, 2025 Meeting

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker opened the meeting remotely via Zoom at 1930. There were 23 attending in Peyton Hall. He shared an astrophoto of Omega Centauri that he captured from a remote telescope he operates in Chile … Continue reading

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Minutes of the February 11, 2025 Meeting

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker opened the meeting on Zoom at 1935. There were 44 attending on Zoom. He pointed out the upcoming launch of the SPHEREx orbiter on February 26 and reviewed the line up of planets … Continue reading

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AAAP Board Meeting Minutes February 5, 2025

by Gene Allen, Secretary A brief meeting was convened on Zoom at 1930. The session was not recorded.In attendance were: Rex reported that Michael Mitrano intends to retire, so we are seeking a replacement for his position of Treasurer. An … Continue reading

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Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Meeting

by Gene Allen, Secretary Assistant Director Bob Vanderbei opened the meeting in Peyton Hall and on Zoom at 1930. There were 34 attending in person, 39 watching on YouTube, and 39 participating on Zoom. After a few words of welcome, … Continue reading

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Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Meeting

by Gene Allen, Secretary Assistant Director Bob Vanderbei opened the meeting in Peyton Hall and on Zoom at 1934. There were 33 attending in person and 41 online. Bob discussed the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant also known as M1, … Continue reading

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Minutes of the November 12, 2024 AAAP Board Meeting

by Gene Allen, Secretary A brief meeting was convened in Peyton Hall at 2200 following the monthly meeting. In attendance were: Rex Parker, DirectorBob Vanderbei, Assistant DirectorMichael Mitrano, TreasurerVictor Davis, Program ChairDave Skitt, Observatory Co-ChairBill Murray, Outreach ChairGene Allen, Secretary … Continue reading

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Minutes of the November 12, 2024 Meeting

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker opened the meeting in Peyton Hall and on Zoom at 1938. There were 41 in attendance. Rex noted views and images of comet C/2023 A3 and the unusual sighting of the aurora borealis … Continue reading

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