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From the Director

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAAP This last month has been a disappointing one for astronomy efforts. Sure, you could read magazine articles and visit astronomy related internet sites, but for me, there is real value getting outdoors and doing some … Continue reading

Posted in October 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

From the Director

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAAP Happy return to our next season of the AAAP. This is our 49th year. Next year is the 50th year since the club’s inception, and we should plan something special. So now is the time … Continue reading

Posted in September 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment

From the Director

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP I cannot believe that it is already half way through the year. Time passes us by so quickly. Blink, and many months have come and gone. I’m hoping that everyone can attend our last meeting … Continue reading

Posted in June 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment

From the Director

by Ludy D’Angelo, Director AAAP There is not much to say, so I will say very little. There hasn’t been very much activity since the weather has been so bad. We opened the observatory on April 1st and it seems that … Continue reading

Posted in May 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment

From the Director

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director What does it mean to “do” astronomy?  This has been a question posed to me on several occasions. And I have various answers for this. Does doing astronomy mean looking at the stars and planets with … Continue reading

Posted in April 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment

From the Director

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director This month we hope to have our regular meeting at Peyton Hall. I was just informed by email that there is a possibility that the hall may be needed for mid term exams. Although we have … Continue reading

Posted in March 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment

From the Director

By Ludovico D’Angelo, Director Snow! And more snow! And very cold! I used to never mind it, but this year it’s bugging me. It’s stopping or delaying many things. Our last meeting canceled (a rarity!), very cold observing nights, very … Continue reading

Posted in February 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment

From the Director

By Ludovico D’Angelo, Director Happy New Year! To everyone in AAAP, I am wishing you a grand new year and clear skies! I hope everyone has dug out of the great storm of 2010. I was in Minnesota where there … Continue reading

Posted in January 2011, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment

From the Director

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAAP December! Another month upon us, and another month of busy amateur astronomy activities if one has the wherewithal in New Jersey to get outside, stay warm, and do some observing. The major event of the … Continue reading

Posted in December 2010, Sidereal Times | Tagged | Leave a comment