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From the Director

Posted on February 2, 2019 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Open space, dark skies, and the stars. According to a recent study of satellite-based luminance measurements across the globe (Falchi et al., Sci Adv 2016, The new world atlas of artificial night sky … Continue reading →

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From the Director

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ST Editors

      by Rex Parker, Director Eyes and Instruments on Solar System Astronomy in 2019. A wonderful way to receive the new year’s promise of discovery is to get outside and engage in astronomy during these cold winter nights. … Continue reading →

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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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