Announcements
National Space Council Reestablished
11 July 2017
The National Space Council, a presidential advisory group, was reestablished. The Council is expected to meet by the end of the summer.
"The Farthest — Voyager in Space" Premieres on PBS in August
11 July 2017
A two-hour special about NASA’s historic Voyager mission will premiere nationally on 23 August at 9:00 pm ET on PBS stations, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Voyager launch.
New Survey Highlights Gender, Racial Harassment in Astronomy
10 July 2017
Women of color working in astronomy and planetary science report more gender and racial harassment than any other group in the field, according to a new study.
President’s Column: Changes for the Better
3 July 2017
Christine Jones reviews some of the key developments related to diversity and governance since her term as AAS President began.
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This Month in Astronomical History: Solar Eclipse of 1878
3 July 2017
Each month in this series from the Historical Astronomy Division, an important discovery or memorable event in the history of astronomy will be highlighted. This month, we look at the solar eclipse of 1878.
July 2017 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
3 July 2017
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Free Online Writing Workshop for Scientists
28 June 2017
Apply now for a free online workshop by Scientific American and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science on writing blogs and op-eds for magazines, newspapers, and other media.
Looking for Student Research Projects in Astronomy?
27 June 2017
The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) wants to hear from instructors and students eager to carry out and publish astronomical research using AAVSO data and software.
Nearly Here: AAS Job Register 3.0
27 June 2017
The new and improved AAS Job Register will debut this week and will include many enhancements for both job seekers and recruiters.
Register Soon for the 48th SPD Meeting
27 June 2017
The regular registration deadline for the 48th meeting of the AAS Solar Physics Division is Thursday, 13 July. Register today to avoid higher rates!
AAS Member Deaths, May - June 2017
27 June 2017
We honor the memory of our departed colleagues. The Historical Astronomy Division commissions and compiles obituaries for deceased AAS members and depends on you, our members, for help writing them.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 11-24 June 2017
27 Jun 2017
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Afternoon Astronomy Coffee Hangout 29 June
27 June 2017
Join an online hangout on Thursday, 29 June, at 3:00 pm ET, to hear about the fascinating results of research on galaxy alignment.
"Building on the Eclipse" Program Looks Beyond August 21st
27 June 2017
Astronomers Without Borders invites AAS members' help to make sure the "Great American Eclipse" inspires underserved youth to learn more about science, engineering, technology, and math.
Celebrate Dark Matter Day on 31 October
26 June 2017
Dark Matter Day events will engage the public in discussions about dark matter and the many experiments that seek to solve its mysteries. You're invited to organize your own event!