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This Month in Astronomical History: November 2020
20 Nov 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we look at the discovery of the far-flung minor planet Sedna.
Senate Appropriations for FY 2021
19 Nov 2020
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittees have finalized their fiscal year 2021 appropriations. Here are some details on the funding for NASA and other federal agencies that support the astronomical sciences.
Astronomy Genealogy Project Update
18 Nov 2020
The AAS Historical Astronomy Division's Astronomy Genealogy Project (AstroGen) provides information on more than 34,000 scientists who earned and/or supervised astronomy-related doctoral theses.
AAS Meeting Attendee Lists Are Not for Sale
12 Nov 2020
If you've received an email offering a list of AAS meeting attendees for sale, you're being scammed. We do not share our attendee lists with third parties. Buyer beware!
AAS Member to Serve on Biden-Harris NASA Review Team
11 Nov 2020
AAS member Jedidah Isler (Dartmouth College) has been named to the Biden-Harris NASA review team, which will work to understand the operations of the agency and help ensure a smooth transition to the new administration.
Judges for Student Posters Needed for AAS 237
12 Nov 2020
The AAS Executive Office seeks more members to judge posters for the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards at the 237th AAS meeting in January 2021. Can you help?
NASA Science to Host Community Town Hall
11 Nov 2020
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate will hold a community town hall with Thomas Zurbuchen and his leadership team on 17 November to discuss updates to NASA’s science programs and share the current status of activities.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 25 October - 7 November 2020
10 Nov 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.
Free Webinar: Careers in Science Communications Panel Discussion
10 Nov 2020
Join us Wednesday, 18 November, for a free career webinar, as our host Alaina G. Levine moderates a panel discussion with professionals working in science communications.
November 2020 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
4 Nov 2020
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The November issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Call for Nominations: 2021 Gruber Cosmology Prize
4 Nov 2020
Nominations for the Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize are invited annually from the fields of astronomy, cosmology, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. Deadline: 15 December 2020.
November 2020 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
4 Nov 2020
Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for November 2020.
Survey on the Research Culture in Astronomy
30 Oct 2020
AAS members, especially early career astronomers, are invited to participate in a study of the research culture in astronomy. This includes aspirations in research, experience of the publication culture, and perceptions...
Get Your 2020 Edition of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics
30 Oct 2020
AAS members can now purchase the 2020 edition, Vol. 58, of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics at a 30% discount.
Inside Sky & Telescope's December 2020 Issue
29 Oct 2020
Find out what's in the December 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope, such as a preview of the best meteor shower of the year and tips for watching it.