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Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions
7 Aug 2020
The National Academies are undertaking a study about how to increase diversity and inclusion in space-mission leadership and are seeking committee members. Nominations (including self-nominations) are due by 17 August.
Arecibo Observatory Call for Proposals
6 Aug 2020
The Arecibo Observatory invites proposals for the use of the Arecibo 305-m telescope beginning 1 January 2021. Proposal submission deadline: 3 September 2020.
AAS Student Members: Time to Check In
5 Aug 2020
If you’re a Graduate or Undergraduate Student Member, please take a few minutes to verify or update your information in our records to confirm your appropriate membership class. Deadline: 10 August.
AAS Careers Post: Crafting Your Value Statement
5 Aug 2020
As part of the career-related content series produced by Alaina G. Levine, this post provides information and tips on how to successfully and succinctly deliver your value statement.
Call for Observing Proposals: SOFIA Cycle 9
5 Aug 2020
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has recently released two calls for proposals for the Cycle 9 period, with a deadline of 4 September 2020.
August 2020 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
3 Aug 2020
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The August issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Win a Free Copy of the "Life With Hubble" eBook!
4 Aug 2020
Our publication partner IOP Publishing has released its 500th ebook, which happens to be part of the AAS-IOP Astronomy Collection: Life with Hubble by David Leckrone. Enter to win one of 50 free copies!
Highlights from AAS Nova: 19 July - 1 August 2020
4 Aug 2020
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Inside Sky & Telescope's September 2020 Issue
3 Aug 2020
Find out what's in the September 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope, including the last series on volcanism with a look at the end of the life cycle of a volcanic world.
This Month in Astronomical History: June 2020
31 Jul 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we focus on the discovery of Pluto’s moon Charon.
Holy Cow! Sherry Suyu to Receive 2021 Berkeley Prize
30 Jul 2020
Sherry Suyu will receive the 2021 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York Community Trust Prize for her leadership of the H0LiCOW collaboration, which is measuring the cosmic expansion rate using gravitationally lensed quasars.
AAS Names Paul Demorest as Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer
28 Jul 2020
At AAS 237 in January 2021, the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture will be given by Paul B. Demorest (National Radio Astronomy Observatory) on NANOGrav, the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves.
Astronomy Genealogy Project Launched
27 Jul 2020
The AAS and its Historical Astronomy Division announce the launch of the Astronomy Genealogy Project, which provides information on more than 33,000 astronomers who earned and/or supervised astronomy-related PhD theses.
Image Contest Celebrates VLA 40th Anniversary
27 Jul 2020
As part of its celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), the National Radio Astronomy Observatory is conducting an image contest with cash prizes.
JWST Launch Date and Proposal Deadline Delayed Again
23 Jul 2020
As a result of ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the James Webb Space Telescope will not launch before 31 October 2021, and Cycle 1 general observing proposals will not be due until 24 November 2020.