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Losmandy Mount Donated to AAAP

Posted on April 3, 2011 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker In March the club was the recipient of a generous donation by Bob Wolf, amateur astronomer and recent AAAP member. Bob donated a Losmandy G-11 Gemini Go-To mount.  This is a “portable” German equatorial design similar to … Continue reading →

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Spring Time is for Galaxies

Posted on April 3, 2011 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker With the passing of the equinox it’s time to start searching for the great sweep of galaxies in Leo and Virgo.  This is absolutely the best time of year for observing galaxies both visually and astrophotographically.  In … Continue reading →

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Deep-Sky Planner

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker If you have been thinking about ways to improve your observing skills and get more out of the precious hours you spend under the stars, here’s something you might want to try.  A few astronomy computer programs … Continue reading →

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Minimum of Algol by CCD Photometry

Posted on December 3, 2010 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker, AAAP Variable stars are not getting the attention they deserve in the AAAP these days!  Deep sky objects, planets & exo-planets, and intergalactic large scale structure are the hot topics.  Even double stars get more telescope time … Continue reading →

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Gas Giant Dreams

Posted on November 6, 2010 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker Several nights before and after the recent opposition of Jupiter were great for telescope observing and imaging the gas giant.  I was able to get some decent images from my backyard astro-imaging setup just before Labor Day … Continue reading →

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