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WiFi-enabled Crestron TMPC8X to actually control a giant telescope.

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http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/10/01/wifi-enabled-crestron-touchpanel-ai...

Monday, 8 September 2008

Striking evidence has been found for the enigmatic "stuff" called dark matter which makes up 23% of the Universe, yet is invisible to our eyes.  

I went to see the gardens up in Ringwood today.  It's really beautiful.  The annuals and perennials are still in bloom.  You can spend quite a bit of time up there.  Member Maja Britton advised us to see the new scale model of the solar system that runs the length of the Crab Apple trees. 

There seems to be some controversy up there with caterer renting Skylands Manor. 

Calling all members new and old.  The NJAG would like to greatly expand the online archive of this publication. 

If you have copies you can scan, please contact us so we can learn what copies you have.  The Group has been around for over 25 years.  Wouldn't it be great to have this before the end of the year?

A great review of the history of NASA right from the beginning... Complete with videos, music of the era's and a peak to the futre. Great animation. Prepare to spend a good hour or more reminiscing!

www.nasa.gov/externalflash/50th/main.html

I don't even remember when I first became so interested in the sky. When I was single and working in NYC, I was so busy with a career that I loved and a busy social life,that I don't think I paid much attention - (Aside from a date or two at the NY Planitarium or viewing an eclipse or two, that is).

I think it happened one night as, newly separated with 2 children under the age of 5, I was feeling extremely stressed. Having just put the kids to bed I stepped out onto my porch to take a much needed deep breath. The first thing I noticed when I walked outside was that the moon was full!

This link was found on UACNJ.ORG regarding the State of NJ's energy planning.

"The state of NJ is accepting comments from the public on its proposed energy master plan. It contains no references to light pollution or outdoor lighting!" 

Use your voice or lose it.