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ASP Welcomes Nominations for 2020 Awards
24 Jan 2020
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific recognizes individual achievements in astronomy research, technology, education, and public outreach each year. Nominations for the 2020 awards are due on 1 March 2020.
AAS Members Honored by National Academy of Sciences
23 Jan 2020
The National Academy of Sciences announced the recipients of its 2020 awards in recognition of extraordinary scientific achievements, and among the recipients are AAS members Linda Elkins-Tanton and Lisa Kewley.
This Month in Astronomical History: December
23 Jan 2020
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on Reverend John Michell and his dark star — a hypothetical star whose escape velocity was equal to the speed of light.
James Webb Space Telescope Cycle 1 Call for Proposals Reopened
23 Jan 2020
With launch still on track for early 2021, the JWST Cycle 1 call for proposals has been reopened, with up to 6,000 hours available for general observers. Proposals are due by 8:00 pm Eastern time on 1 May 2020.
NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee Nominations Due 31 March
23 Jan 2020
The Astrophysics Division invites nominations for service on the Astrophysics Advisory Committee that advises the Astrophysics Division Director. Nomination deadline: 31 March.
AAS Seeks Volunteers for Congressional Visits Day 2020
23 Jan 2020
AAS CVD 2020 is happening 23-25 March. We will select volunteers to come to Washington, DC, to raise visibility and support for science. Sign-up deadline: 25 January.
AIP Reports on Women Among Physics and Astronomy Faculty
22 Jan 2020
The representation of women among physics and astronomy faculty members continues to grow, according to a new report from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Statistical Research Center.
You're Invited to NSF's 70th Anniversary Symposium
22 Jan 2020
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is holding a free two-day symposium in Alexandria, Virginia, to commemorate its 70th anniversary. Join the celebration on 6-7 February 2020!
Applications Open for ComSciCon 2020!
21 Jan 2020
At ComSciCon's Flagship Workshop, participants build communication skills that scientists and other technical professionals need to express ideas to their peers, experts in other fields, and the general public. The...
AAS Names Recipients of 2020 Awards & Prizes
21 Jan 2020
The American Astronomical Society has named the recipients of its 2020 prizes for outstanding achievements in scientific research, education, scholarly writing, and service to the astronomical community.
2020 LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize Goes to James Truran
17 Jan 2020
Truran is being honored for his theoretical work on early star formation and the nucleosynthesis history of the universe, as well as for his seminal contributions in several other areas of astrophysics.
Have You Voted in the 2020 AAS Election?
15 Jan 2020
Nearly 800 ballots have been cast thus far, but do we have yours?
Inside Sky & Telescope's February 2020 Issue
15 Jan 2020
Find out what's in the February 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, including how to hunt down meteorites, capture incredible nightscapes, discover exoplanets, and build your own spectrograph.
This Month in Astronomical History: November
15 Jan 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we reflect on Arthur Eddington's role in the 1919 solar eclipse that made Albert...
Astrobites Coverage of the 235th AAS Meeting
15 January 2020
Astrobites has published summaries of many of the plenary talks and press briefings from throughout the 235th AAS meeting.