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Minutes of the February 11, 2025 Meeting

Posted on March 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Director Rex Parker opened the meeting on Zoom at 1935. There were 44 attending on Zoom. He pointed out the upcoming launch of the SPHEREx orbiter on February 26 and reviewed the line up of planets … Continue reading →

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AAAP Board Meeting Minutes February 5, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary A brief meeting was convened on Zoom at 1930. The session was not recorded.In attendance were: Rex reported that Michael Mitrano intends to retire, so we are seeking a replacement for his position of Treasurer. An … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Meeting

Posted on February 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary Assistant Director Bob Vanderbei opened the meeting in Peyton Hall and on Zoom at 1930. There were 34 attending in person, 39 watching on YouTube, and 39 participating on Zoom. After a few words of welcome, … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the September 5, 2023, Board Meeting (Online)

Posted on October 1, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened at 1930 on Zoom by Director Rex Parker with the agenda for the evening. All other board officers were present: Assistant Director Larry Kane, Treasurer Michael Mitrano, Program Chair Victor Davis, Observatory … Continue reading →

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A Year of Oppenheimer  

Posted on October 1, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen Some of us followed the recommendation at the November 8, 2022, AAAP meeting to read American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Even though the book bogged down in minutiae of the hearing testimony, … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the June 13, 2023, AAAP Members General Meeting

Posted on August 6, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened in the Planetarium of the NJ State Museum by Director Rex Parker at 1935. Following a brief introduction Program Chair Victor Davis introduced Speaker Dr. Jacob Hamer, the new Assistant Curator of … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the May 9, 2023, AAAP Members General Meeting

Posted on June 4, 2023 by ST Editors

by Gene Allen, Secretary The meeting was convened in Peyton Hall and on Zoom by Director Rex Parker at 1935. Following a brief introduction and presentation of an agenda, Program Chair Victor Davis introduced Speaker Alain Maury, an international citizen … Continue reading →

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