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AAAP Visits PPPL

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

On February 4, 2015, AAAP was treated to a tour of the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, our local DOE national laboratory and soon-to-be the world’s most powerful spherical fusion facility. John DeLopper, Head of Best Practices and Outreach conducted the … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

Submitted by David Kaplan except as noted At the D&R Greenway Trust’s Marie L. Matthews Gallery at the Johnson Education Center until March 20: “High Noon to Midnight Moon: Talismans of the Horizon” submitted by Michael Wright Living with a Star Even a … Continue reading →

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Astronomical Calendar Update

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright There is an astronomical calendar on the Sidereal Times website for 2015. I created it using Sky Events Calendar, but I’ve found an easier way to build an astronomical calendar that I would like to share. The United … Continue reading →

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Armchair Astrophotography – Messier 74

Posted on January 31, 2015 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright There is one other aspect of this pursuit that I also find compelling – a primordial or “spiritual” component that is hard to deny. It is difficult not to be awed by a night under extreme dark … Continue reading →

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From Backyard to Mountaintop: The Adventures of History’s Best Worst Telescope

Posted on December 30, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright Our first meeting of the new year will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in a new location:  Bowen Hall (see Princeton campus maps for building and parking locations).  Alan Hirshfeld, Professor of Physics at the University … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on December 30, 2014 by ST Editors

All contributions by David Kaplan except as noted The Top 101 Astronomical Events to Watch for in 2015 Universe Today Contributed by Surabhi Agarwal What Our Skies Would Look Like Without City Lights In a series of transporting images, a photographer … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrimage to Palomar Observatory

Posted on September 2, 2014 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright On a recent business trip to San Diego, I had the good fortune to have a free day before my red-eye flight home so I rented a car and headed up into the mountains to visit 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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Minutes of April 8, 2014 AAAP Meeting

Posted on May 3, 2014 by ST Editors

By Michael Wright, Secretary Director Jeff Bernardis opened the meeting. He awarded new keyholder Lee Sandburg with his key. Jeff introduced the nominations committee, Jim McHenry and John Giles. Jim announced the following slate of candidates for the 2014-15 Board … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the March 11, 2014 AAAP Meeting

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ST Editors

By Michael Wright, Secretary Director Jeff Bernardis opened the meeting.  Program Chair Kate Otto introduced the speaker for the evening, Ted Blank of the International Occultation Timing Association.  Ted presented an engaging talk called Chasing Shadows for Planetary Science.  On March … Continue reading →

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