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Members of the science community are invited to download a PDF of the NASA Science Mission Directorate's newest version of its science plan for the next five years.

Congratulations to the winners of the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award poster competition held at the 235th AAS meeting in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, last January!

Research Notes of the AAS (RNAAS) is accepting submissions for a focus issue covering work presented and discussed at the virtual AAS 236 meeting.

AAS member Fabian is receiving the $1 million prize for his pioneering research and persistence in pursuing the mystery of how black holes influence their surrounding galaxies on both large and small scales.

Looking for information regarding the impact of large satellite constellations on astronomy? You can find some useful resources on this page compiled by the AAS Public Policy team.

In this challenging time of anxiety about COVID-19 and how it’s changing our lives, we want to share the resources available to the astronomy community.

Join Dr. Eleonora Presani, arXiv Executive Director, on 2 June for a discussion on the current state of arXiv, and future plans for arXiv strategy to continue and expand its service to the community.

The $1.2 million Shaw Prize in Astronomy 2020 is awarded to Roger D. Blandford (Stanford University) for his foundational contributions to theoretical astrophysics and tireless participation in community service.

Faculty and graduate students are invited to a free online information session on 24 June about the AAS's newly established leadership program for graduate students in the astronomical sciences. Register by 22 June.

NASA is naming the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, currently under development, in honor of Nancy Grace Roman (1925-2018), the agency's first chief astronomer and "Mother of Hubble."

When it comes to Americans’ confidence in institutional leaders, scientists can feel good about their track record, according to a new report from the National Science Board.

We are thrilled to announce that our aas.org website has won a prestigious Webby People’s Voice Award for best association website.

On 26 May the AAS and the Satellite Industry Association will host an informational webinar on the impacts of satellite constellations on ground-based optical and infrared astronomy. You must register to attend.