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Minutes of the January 2016 AAAP Meeting

Posted on January 29, 2016 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary The speaker for the evening was Frank O’Brien who gave a lecture entitled “Navigating to the Moon – The View from the Apollo Guidance Computer”. Director Rex Parker called the meeting to order at 9:00 pm … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the December 2015 meeting of the AAAP

Posted on January 7, 2016 by ST Editors

by James Poinsett, Secretary Rex called the meeting to order. Bob Vanderbei showed the club the gif he made using his photographs of the Moon occulting Venus. Rex then showed pictures from the field trip to the US Naval Observatory. … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the September 2015 Meeting of the AAAP

Posted on September 28, 2015 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary The meeting was called to order by the director at 7:30 pm. Rex talked briefly about two upcoming events: Jersey Starquest, Sept 11-13, (since cancelled due to poor viewing conditions) Club picnic and auction October 18, … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the August 2015 Board Meeting of the AAAP

Posted on September 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Rex brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The first topic of the evening was that Peyton Hall should be ready for our September meeting. Rex will keep us informed. (It has since been confirmed … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the February 10, 2015 AAAP Meeting

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Rex brought the meeting to order and started a discussion on club activities. Jim Poinsett presented the 10 inch Newtonian astrograph from the recent donation to the club. It’s use for the video project was discussed. … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the January 2015 AAAP Meeting

Posted on January 31, 2015 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Larry brought the meeting to order. Jim Poinsett showed the club the Explore Scientific ED127 Apochromatic Refractor w/accessories and case the club received from the recent donation. Kate Otto introduced the speaker Dr. Alan Hirshfeld, Professor of … Continue reading →

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Minutes of June 10, 2014 AAAP Meeting

Posted on July 18, 2014 by ST Editors

By James Poinsett, Secretary Rex Parker called the meeting to order and welcomed all to the planetarium He reminded everyone that StarQuest was coming up on the weekend of  Sept 26-28 He announced plans for a board meeting on June … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the July 1, 2014 Board Meeting

Posted on July 18, 2014 by ST Editors

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Attendees: Director Rex Parker, Program Chair Kate Otto, Secretary Jim Poinsett, Observatory Co-chairs Gene Ramsey, David Skitt and Jen Skitt, Outreach Coordinator David Letcher and ST Co-editor Michael Wright. Director Rex Parker opened the meeting. The … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the May 13, 2014 Meeting

Posted on May 31, 2014 by ST Editors

By Michael Wright, Secretary Director Jeff Bernardis opened the meeting.  He introduced Jim McHenry of the Nominating Committee who presented the following slate of candidates for the 2014-15 Board of Trustees: Director – Rex Parker Assist. Director – Larry Kane … Continue reading →

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Get Hitched Up to the Cannon

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright AAAP members were elated when the club took possession of its new “Observatory on Wheels”, a 12-inch Meade LX200 ACF mounted on an airdampened Peugeot trailer. Affectionately dubbed “The Cannon” by Saul Moroz who conceived the project, … Continue reading →

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