Tag Archives: star party

Maine Astronomy Retreat

Posted on April 18, 2016 by ST Editors

Dear AAAP, We are reaching out to inform you and the members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton about the Maine Astronomy Retreat at Medomak Retreat Center in Washington, Maine – a vacation for you and your telescope! Washington, Maine has some of … Continue reading →

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End-of Season Keyholder Star Party

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright To close out another successful season of public nights, keyholders held a star party at the Simpson Observatory observatory on Friday, November 21, 2014.  About 15 keyholders and guests attended, hung out talking astronomy and enjoyed hot … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Mr. Ramsey.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by Micheal Wright On January 22, 2103, Gene Ramsey, David and Jen Skitt, and I hosted one of the coldest star parties in recent memory at Hopewell Elementary School. The temperature was 17°F, but the children enjoyed “space up close.” … Continue reading →

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From the Outreach Chair

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ST Editors

by David Letcher, Outreach Chair Many thanks go out to Jeff Bernardis and Mike Moreken and yours truly for giving a lively star party at the Newell Elementary School in Allentown, NJ on Friday evening, November 18th. Although it was … Continue reading →

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