Announcements
Get Your Copy of the AAS 2019 Annual Report
28 Sep 2020
The Society's annual report for calendar year 2019 is now available online. It includes a financial report and summarizes membership, meetings, and other activities.
AAS Members Honored by European Scientific Societies
23 Sep 2020
Some of the latest prizes awarded by the German Astronomical Society and the Europlanet Society celebrate the work of AAS members and affiliates.
ASP's 2020 Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
23 Sep 2020
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific's 132nd annual meeting, ASP2020, will be a fully virtual conference held 3-5 December. The theme is "Embracing the Future: Astronomy Teaching and Public Engagement."
Critical-Thinking Assessment Test Available to Educators Teaching Virtual Classes
23 Sep 2020
Need help with assessment this academic year? The Center for Assessment & Improvement of Learning at Tennessee Tech will allow students to take the online version of the Critical-thinking Assessment Test remotely.
Astronomy Education Webinar: Planning Your Virtual Learning Environment
23 Sep 2020
If you teach astronomy you won't want to miss October 14th's free webinar with leading science educators Chris Impey, Sanlyn Buxner, and Matthew Wenger (University of Arizona). Register today!
Summary of CAPP COVID-19 Impacts Survey
23 Sep 2020
Back in May, the AAS's Committee on Astronomy and Public Policy (CAPP) issued a survey to the AAS membership to evaluate impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of the survey results.
Longtime AAS Calligrapher Randy Schum Retires
16 Sep 2020
Randy J. Schum, the calligrapher who has hand-lettered and framed AAS prize certificates for nearly 36 years, is putting down his pen.
Program Opens New Research Pathways for Underrepresented Young Astrophysicists
16 Sep 2020
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and National Society of Black Physicists have launched a new research internship and recruitment opportunity that could serve as a model for similar programs worldwide.
This Month in Astronomical History: August 2020
16 Sep 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we focus on Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer.
NSF’s NOIRLab Call for Proposals: Semester 2021A
16 Sep 2020
This is a reminder that the NSF's NOIRLab has issued a call for proposals for Semester 2021A (1 February - 31 July 2021), with proposals due by 30 September 2020.
AAS 237 Doxsey Prize Judges Needed!
15 Sep 2020
It’s time to choose our Doxsey Prize winners from among those giving dissertation talks at the 237th AAS meeting. We seek members willing to review and rank dissertation abstracts. Sign-up deadline: 12 October.
Inside Sky & Telescope's October 2020 Issue
16 Sep 2020
In the October 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope, all eyes are on Mars, including our favorite images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as well as observing tips as the Red Planet reaches opposition.
Two Virtual Science Series Available for Viewing
15 Sep 2020
The Next Generation Very Large Array project of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory recently sponsored two virtual science talk series that are now available for viewing.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 30 August - 12 September 2020
15 Sep 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.
Françoise Combes Awarded CNRS 2020 Gold Medal
10 Sep 2020
This year's French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Gold Medal, one of France’s most prestigious scientific distinctions, has been awarded to Françoise Combes, who is an honorary member of the AAS.