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Arizona Radio Observatory Call for Proposals
28 July 2017
The ARO is currently accepting observing proposals for the ALMA Prototype 12-meter Telescope and the 10-meter Submillimeter Telescope. Proposal deadline: 17 September.
The Senate's Version of FY 2018: NASA, NSF, and DOE
28 July 2017
The Senate Appropriations Committee recently passed the Commerce, Justice, Science and Energy & Water FY 2018 Appropriations bills. We summarize the Senate's funding levels for NASA, NSF, and DOE.
Coyne, Fritschel & Shoemaker to Receive 2018 Berkeley Prize
27 July 2017
Three representatives of the team that developed the second-generation detectors for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) will share the 2018 Berkeley prize.
LIGO Team Members to Receive 2018 Berkeley Prize
27 Jul 2017
Three representatives of the team that developed the second-generation detectors for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and used them to detect oscillations in the fabric of space-time will...
DPS 49 Registration Deadline Approaching
27 July 2017
The early registration deadline for the 49th DPS meeting is Monday, 31 July, so register soon to save!
HEAD 16 Registration Deadline Is Friday!
27 July 2017
The regular registration deadline for the 16th HEAD meeting is this Friday, 28 July. Register by then to avoid higher late/onsite rates.
Submillimeter Array (SMA) Call for Observing Proposals
25 Jul 2017
Proposals to use the SMA radio interferometer on Maunakea during the period 16 November 2017 through 15 May 2018 are due on 6 September.
Final Call to Cast Your Vote for New AAS Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws
26 Jul 2017
The AAS Council has adopted new governance documents, subject to approval by the members of the Society. If you have yet to cast your vote, now is the time! Deadline: Monday, 31 July.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 9-22 July 2017
26 Jul 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.
Get Your Copy of the AAS 2016 Annual Report
26 Jul 2017
The Society's annual report for calendar year 2016 is now available as a PDF and in a new online format. It includes a financial report and summarizes membership, meetings, and other activities.
AAS Winter Meeting Workshop Proposal Deadline Coming Up
25 July 2017
The 231st AAS meeting will take place in Washington, DC, 8-12 January 2018. Workshop proposals are due 7 August and Splinter Meeting proposals are due 13 November (public) and 1 December (private).
Congress Is Ready for the Solar Eclipse
25 July 2017
Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, the AAS was able to provide information about the Solar Eclipse Across America to every congressional office.
AAS Action Alert: Support a Bipartisan Budget Deal
21 July 2017
This Action Alert requests that AAS members contact their representative to ask that they oppose the current House Budget Resolution and support a bipartisan budget deal.
Call for Las Cumbres Observatory Education Partner Proposals
21 July 2017
LCO is accepting applications for new education partners with organized educational programs that include observing time and the use of the data in educational activities. Proposal deadline: 23 September.
Afternoon Astronomy Coffee Hangout 27 July
19 July 2017
Join an online hangout on Thursday, 27 July, at 3:00 pm ET, to hear about Mercury's curious exosphere and the origin of some of its material and features.