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From the Director

Posted on December 3, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director See you in the New Year – the December 11 meeting is cancelled. Time seems more precious than ever as the year winds down, so you’re getting an evening back on your calendar! … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on November 4, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Phd director@princetonastronomy.org November 13 Meeting – “glass universe meets high tech”. Hope to see you at Peyton Hall auditorium on the Princeton Campus on Tues, Nov 13 at 7:30pm. We’ll pick up where Dava … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on October 3, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Phd director@princetonastronomy.org October 9 Meeting – “It’s Elemental, My Dear Watson”! Hope to see you at Peyton Hall auditorium on the Princeton Campus for our next meeting (Tuesday, Oct 9 at 7:30pm). Please see … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on September 3, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Phd director@princetonastronomy.org New Season Begins Sept 11. AAAP will resume regular monthly meetings on Tuesday Sept 11 (7:30 pm) at Peyton Hall, home of Princeton University Dept of Astrophysical Sciences. Several new members have … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on July 28, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Welcome to the Mid-Summer 2018 Edition of Sidereal Times, the official publication of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. We hope you’re enjoying the summer and getting a chance to do some astronomy … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on June 2, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Members Night at Observatory Saturday, June 16. Hoping third time is a charm after clouds and rain washed us out on May 12 and May 19. Mark your calendar for a Members Night … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on May 1, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director NEAF Impressionism. Energized from attending the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF), I returned to Princeton contemplating our roles on the stage of science, exploration, and community. The “World’s Largest Astronomy & Space Expo” was … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on April 2, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director New Tech for AAAP. “Electronic Assisted Astronomy” (EAA) has reached new levels of performance capability, enabling one to see the deep sky like never before in small and medium sized telescopes even in … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on March 4, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Outcome of Voting Last Month. The Amendment and Expenditure both were approved by membership last month, as reflected in the minutes (in this issue). Thanks to all of you who participated. We’re now … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Two proposals for vote at Feb 13 meeting. Last year we didn’t hold the Feb meeting because it would be on Valentine’s Day! This time around you have no such excuse (!) so … Continue reading →

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Comet 2016 R2 (PANSTARRS)

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker A group of AAAP members met at the Observatory Jan 19 to seek comet 2016 R2 with the Mallincam/5″refractor. They succeeded in this challenge – which took some skill as the comet was very faint, TheSkyX reporting … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on December 31, 2017 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Proposed Amendment to AAAP Constitution.  The Constitution and By-laws of AAAP have provided a solid framework establishing the purpose and structure of our organization that has lasted 55 years.  We’ve been able to … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on December 4, 2017 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director So Many Reasons to Keep Looking Up.  As the year 2017 winds down and the holiday spirit ascends, we can all share some satisfaction at an exciting event-filled year in our organization. I … Continue reading →

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