Tag Archives: ludy

Get Hitched Up to the Cannon

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright AAAP members were elated when the club took possession of its new “Observatory on Wheels”, a 12-inch Meade LX200 ACF mounted on an airdampened Peugeot trailer. Affectionately dubbed “The Cannon” by Saul Moroz who conceived the project, … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on March 6, 2012 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAA March starts our process for establishing a nominations committee to help choose those within the club who will serve on the next Board of Trustees of the AAAP. If you are interested in leading this … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on February 6, 2012 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAA We had a very productive Board of Trustee’s meeting on January 25th. Thanks to all that attended. It was crowded, but I was very pleased to have so much input into the club’s future. On … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on January 3, 2012 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAA Greetings from sunny California. Hope every one is having, or had a great holiday season. We started our vacation by arriving in San Diego and I am writing this currently in Oakhurst. This week I … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAAP I hope you are all noticing that there is no snow on the ground, and the weather has been very mild for November and so far in December. Enjoy it. Get outside. Breathe the fresh … Continue reading →

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November 8, 2011 AAAP Meeting

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo Observatory Report: During the last storm, a power surge caused some damage to the circuit breaker box in the observatory. Director D’Angelo suggested that we wait … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on October 31, 2011 by ST Editors

by Ludovico D’Angelo, Director AAAP All things move along as they always do. Time is such a fleeting thing, and the days are passing quickly by. It seems only yesterday that we had our last meeting, and it’s been three … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2011 Board Meeting

Posted on October 31, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. He presented an observatory key to new key-holder Ira Polans. Ludy announced that StarQuest has been re-scheduled to November 18-20. The menu will be simplified but … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

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 →

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September 13, 2011 Board Meeting

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Larry Kane, Secretary Director Ludy D’Angelo called the first meeting of the 2011-2012 season to order. Observatory Report: Gene Ramsey announced that the park personnel need to be contacted concerning the ruts in the road that were created by … Continue reading →

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