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Belated congratulations to five AAS members who were selected a few months ago to receive prestigious awards from the APS for their outstanding achievements in scientific research and public outreach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Astrophysics Division invites nominations for service on the Astrophysics Advisory Committee that advises the Astrophysics Division Director. Nomination deadline: 31 March.

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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

Nearly 800 ballots have been cast thus far, but do we have yours?

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.

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...