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Gemini Dream

Fifty years ago, on May 18, 1969, Apollo 10 was poised to be the final dress rehearsal for the Moon landing. Find out more about this and some tidbits about how to say Gemini….

Tom Haeberle May 1, 2019

Apollo, Tested and Prepped for The Final Countdown!

Last month we discussed the meaning of the letter designated missions of the Apollo Program that had followed the Apollo 1 mission. Now we find out some interesting facts on some names you may not have known about.

Tom Haeberle April 1, 2019

Contributions of Women to the field of Astrophysics and Astronomy

Imagine becoming one of the first women in a new field of science whose applications were yet to be truly explored- find out about Ruby Payne-Scott.

Joshua Berman March 1, 2019

A Visit to Nevis Labs with Daniel Wolf Savin

AAA members Irene Pease and Stanley Fertig visited Dr. Daniel Wolf Savin’s astrochemistry laboratory in Irvington, NY, find out what they discovered!

Stanley Fertig March 1, 2019

The ABC’s of the Apollo Program

Learn more about the first 6 lettered missions of the Apollo program- A through F!

Tom Haeberle March 1, 2019

In the Name of Apollo

The Lunar orbital flight of Apollo 8 was a smashing success! For the first time people began to understand their place in the universe. Command Module pilot of that mission, Jim Lovell said in regards to the moon’s loneliness: “[It] made you realize just what you have here back on Earth.”

Tom Haeberle February 1, 2019

Cosmic Mergers & Acquisitions with Dr. Jenny Greene

What are black holes? How do they evolve? How do we find them? And what happens to them when their host galaxies merge? These are the questions addressed by Dr. Jenny Greene on October 27 in her talk entitled Cosmic Mergers & Acquisitions.

Stanley Fertig January 1, 2019

First AAA Diwali: Festival of Lights

A chilly but enthusiastic group of AAA members setup and attended the very first AAA Diwali Festival Star gazing event on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Riverside Park South. Read more and see photos of the occasion!

Bhaswan Kurra December 2, 2018

Apollo 8: Christmas at the Moon

As the cold winds of December gently blow, and the holiday season impinges upon us, we are reminded of one of the greatest adventures ever taken by the human race- Apollo 8 and Christmas at the Moon.

Tom Haeberle December 1, 2018

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