Tag Archives: outreach

From the Outreach Chair

Posted on May 31, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Super Science Saturday on May 3, 2014 saw some of our members showing the sun and its spots to the public on a rather cloudy day. The early part of the day lent itself to good … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair We are looking at star parties that have been arranged for May and October.  In May, we will participate in “Super Science Saturday” which will occur during the day of May 3rd. As usual, volunteers … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on February 2, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Another successful star party was held last week during the evening of January 23rd. It was a well-attended science night at Antheil Elementary School in Ewing Township. As it was extremely cold that night, we … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on January 4, 2014 by ST Editors

by Jeff Bernardis So comet ISON has come and gone with a lot less fanfare than had been anticipated – at least by me.  There was a fear that perihelion would consume so much of the comet that it would … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on January 4, 2014 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Coordinator AAAP has been invited to take part in a “Hands-on-Science Night” on Thursday evening, January 23 at Antheil Elementary School in Ewing Township. The school is about a 25 minute drive south of Princeton.  If the skies are clear … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on November 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Well, star party season has started with our usual visits. Monday evening, October 28 saw us at the Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick showing Ms. McCarthy’s astronomy class a few sky objects. Unfortunately, there … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair We have two invitations for which we can do our usual star parties. From Elena Nickerson at the Stuart Country Day School: Once again, I would like to arrange a night of star gazing for … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Hello Everyone, The following are the current outreach opportunities for us. Let me know if you can participate in any or all events. On March 17, Sunday at 3:00 p.m., a film called The City … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ST Editors

David Letcher, Outreach Chair Community outreach opportunity: On Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM AAAP Members are invited to set up their telescopes on the playground and share their expertise at Mill Lake School’s annual Astronomy Night. … Continue reading →

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