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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...

AAS members can now purchase the 2020 edition, Vol. 58, of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics at a 30% discount.

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.

Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we focus on the first published Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

AAS President Paula Szkody applauds this year’s Nobel Prize recipients, especially Andrea Ghez, as an inspiration for all scientists, and women in particular.

Starting in November, several membership classes will receive renewal reminders, invoices, and return envelopes in their mailboxes. Members overseas and those in the remaining membership classes will receive emails with...

The American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center has published its 2019 data on enrollments and numbers of degrees conferred in the 2018-19 academic year for each degree-granting physics and astronomy...

The American Institute of Physics, of which the AAS is a member society, is celebrating and supporting #BlackinPhysics Week through 31 October via the publication of a series of essays, oral histories, illustrations, and...

The AAS Division for Planetary Sciences has created a new prize to recognize mid-career researchers who have made outstanding contributions advancing our knowledge of planetary systems. It is named for the late Claudia J...

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.

We ask you to take a stand on the proposed regulation to limit the duration of international student visas and make your voice heard by 26 October. And remember to vote on 3 November.

The AAS Education Committee supports US-based AAS members in providing education-related mentoring and professional-development experiences for fellow members. Apply for the mini-grant program by 5 January 2021.

We sent out a short survey in May to the email addresses associated with job postings from the AAS Job Register from June 2019 through March 2020. Here's a look at how the pandemic affected hiring during that period.

The International Dark-Sky Association's 2020 conference, held virtually 13-14 November, will emphasize stories and voices often underrepresented in the dark-sky community. Registration is free but required.