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Countdown Begins for the Great North American Solar Eclipse!
4 Apr 2023
On Monday, 8 April 2024, the Moon will pass directly between Earth and the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse like the one that crossed the United States on 21 August 2017. At T minus 1 year, the countdown has begun!
April 2023 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
3 Apr 2023
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today, published by the American Institute of Physics, as a membership benefit. The April 2023 issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
On the Use of Chatbots in Writing Scientific Manuscripts
29 Mar 2023
In light of discussions about Chatbots, AAS Journals Editor in Chief Ethan Vishniac offers two editorial guidelines for the use of Chatbots in preparing manuscripts for submission to one of the journals of the AAS.
AAS/S&T Tour: Hawaiʻi Skies and Sights
29 Mar 2023
An enthusiastic bunch of intrepid stargazers and readers of Sky & Telescope joined the magazine’s Observing Editor Diana Hannikainen on an astronomy-packed visit to the beautiful islands of Hawaiʻi and Maui.
Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope Invites Expressions of Interest
29 Mar 2023
The Canada-France-Hawai‘i Telescope invites expressions of interest in collaboration in two ways: to participate in our Associate Partnership Program and/or the development of the Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer.
Register Today for Inclusive STEM Education Webinar on 12 April
29 Mar 2023
Register today for a webinar on inclusive STEM education, happening on 12 April 2023. The webinar is part of the Physics & Astronomy SEA Change initiative.
Meet the New AAS–IOP eBooks Commissioning Editor
28 Mar 2023
Robert Trevelyan introduces himself as the new Commissioning Editor for the AAS-IOP Astronomy series. Interested in publishing with us? We'd love to hear from you!
Enhancing the Star Party Experience by Including a Digital Telescope
27 Mar 2023
Guest authors discuss their experiences with having the eVScope 2 at star parties held by both Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University and what they feel makes for the best experience for those attending.
Learn about the Fight for Dark Skies with IDA and GLAS Education on Great Lakes Now
27 Mar 2023
The International Dark Skies Association (IDA) and Geneva Lake Astrophysics and STEAM (GLAS Education) are working to reduce light pollution. Learn more about their work from the public TV program Great Lakes Now.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 11-25 March 2023
27 Mar 2023
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.
FAMOUS Travel Grants to Promote Diversity at AAS Meetings
27 Mar 2023
The Society's FAMOUS (Funds for Astronomical Meetings: Outreach to Underrepresented Scientists) program helps members from historically underrepresented groups attend AAS meetings. Deadline: 14 April.
Request for Updates: Membership Directory’s Institutional Listings
23 Mar 2023
It's time for some spring cleaning. Please help us edit the institutional listings for the 2023 AAS Membership Directory. The deadline for updates is Tuesday, 18 April.
ALMA Cycle 10 Proposal Preparation Events
22 Mar 2023
A series of workshops are organized from 14 to 27 April 2023 and are designed to assist you in proposal preparation and observation planning for ALMA Cycle 10. Registration is free.
NEOWISE 2023 Data Release Now Available
21 Mar 2023
The Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) and IPAC announce the NEOWISE 2023 Data Release, which includes data acquired during the ninth year of the NEOWISE Reactivation mission.
Fellow-Graduate Student Mentorship Program Opportunity
17 Mar 2023
The mentorship program to provide professional and academic support to senior graduate students involved in astronomy-related research continues this year. Sign up before Monday, 17 April, to participate as a mentee.