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From the Director

Posted on September 3, 2016 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director New Telescope for the Observatory. After the vote at the June meeting the new telescope acquisition proposal was approved by the membership (34 “yes” votes). For the record, the previously stated need for … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on June 13, 2016 by ST Editors

        by Rex Parker,  Director June 14 meeting – quorum needed for proposal below – please participate in the motion. We’ll be meeting at the NJ State Museum Planetarium, our tradition each June. Bill Murray, AAAP member and … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on April 25, 2016 by ST Editors

        by Rex Parker, Director May 10 is the AAAP Annual Meeting.  Your attendance is requested at the May 10 meeting at Peyton Hall, Princeton campus.  Once again it’s time to elect officers for the coming year … Continue reading →

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Director’s Report

Posted on February 27, 2016 by ST Editors

by Assistant Director Larry Kane This month I am filling in for our Director, Rex Parker, as he is off exploring the natural wonders of New Zealand.  No doubt, he is more interested in the ecology and grandeur of this … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on January 30, 2016 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, Director       Upcoming events and ideas for AAAP members Night-sky refresher at Planetarium Changing of equipment at the Observatory Software tools for your consideration A Rare Opportunity for AAAP Members ONLY Night-sky refresher at the … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on December 7, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD  director@princetonastronomy.org Solar Eclipse Triptych by Howard Russell Butler.  Last month before the AAAP speaker dinner, six of us were escorted to an upper floor of the Princeton Firestone Library to see the famed Howard Russell Butler … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on November 8, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD, Director  director@princetonastronomy.org   Astro Auction – success!  Members browsing the equipment on display at the Washington Crossing Park pavilion on Oct 18 could hardly believe the great prices and values offered! From 3”, 4”, and 6” … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on October 3, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD  director@princetonastronomy.org Two down, two to go.  If the law of averages holds sway, the two special members’ events planned for October should take place in fine weather, since rain and clouds dismissed the two big events … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on September 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD Return to Peyton Hall! After completing HVAC renovations and moving the entire Astrophysics Department back into Peyton Hall, Princeton University has graciously accepted our request to return to the Peyton Hall Auditorium for the new season. … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 30, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD, Director       Tuesday June 9 (7:30 pm) at the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium will be the last regular monthly meeting of the season. You are welcome to bring family and friends for our … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 3, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD, Director       Your Attendance Essential at May 12 Meeting. (Bowen Hall, Princeton campus) May is the Annual Meeting for election of officers for the coming year. A membership quorum is needed to accomplish this, … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on April 3, 2015 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, PhD, Director       Upcoming AAAP Events. Over its five decades our organization has approached amateur astronomy by combining great science presentations by the pros, hands-on telescopic observation, and science advocacy and outreach. To keep the … Continue reading →

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