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Message from the President

Last night we hosted a presentation in which we unveiled the club’s new Remote Telescope offering.  We had a great turnout, but in case you

Alfredo Viegas December 1, 2023

The President’s Message

This month of November the Amateur Astronomers Association is bringing to its members an exciting new opportunity:  AAA’s “Gateway Remote Telescope” which is located in

Alfredo Viegas November 1, 2023

Message from the President

Starfest is October 14 in Central Park and for the first time ever we will be combining solar viewing with a nighttime program! There will

Alfredo Viegas October 1, 2023

Message from the President

The discovery of the energy source for the Sun, namely nuclear fusion, occurred around the same time as the concepts about nuclear fission, which were

Alfredo Viegas September 1, 2023

Message from the President

Many people use common astronomy phrases without much attention to their source or meaning.  One of my favorite phrases is of course “the dog days

Alfredo Viegas August 1, 2023

Message from the President

Summer is a great time of year for stargazing, notwithstanding the mosquitoes!  July and August in particular conjure up happy memories of watching the annual

Alfredo Viegas July 1, 2023

Message from the President

May this message find you in good health and high spirits, with your eyes always looking upwards, curious about the mysteries of the cosmos.  June

Alfredo Viegas June 1, 2023

A Newly Discovered Nova in Hercules

On June 12th a Japanese amateur astronomer, Seiji Ueda, discovered a nova in the constellation Hercules. The nova peaked at an estimated apparent magnitude 5.5,

Alfredo Viegas July 10, 2021

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