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This Month in Astronomical History: Remembering John Bahcall
12 Dec 2017
Each month in this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, an important event in the history of astronomy will be highlighted. This month, we remember AAS member John Bahcall.
Professional Development with WorldWide Telescope
12 Dec 2017
Attend the WorldWide Telescope workshop at the AAS winter meeting to learn how to use WWT for research, education, or outreach.
Personalized Support at the Gemini Booth at AAS 231
11 Dec 2017
Gemini Observatory is offering users and potential users personalized help at the Gemini booth in the Exhibit Hall at the 231st AAS meeting near Washington, DC, in January.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 16 November - 9 December 2017
11 Dec 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.
Needed: Judges for Student Posters at the Winter AAS Meeting
11 Dec 2017
The AAS Executive Office seeks members — several hundred! — to judge posters for the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards at the 231st AAS meeting. Can you help?
AAS Action Alert: Stop the Graduate Student Tuition Tax
6 Dec 2017
This week, ask your Senators and Representative to strongly oppose the repeal of the income exclusion for graduate tuition waivers in the final version of the tax reform bill.
Afternoon Astronomy Coffee Hangout 14 December
6 Dec 2017
Join an online hangout on Thursday, 14 December, at 3:00 pm ET, to hear how stars can form and survive near a galaxy's central supermassive black hole.
December 2017 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
1 December 2017
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
December Events in Astronomical Science Policy
30 Nov 2017
In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science policy that may be of interest to our members.
Arizona State Joins the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization
30 Nov 2017
Arizona State University has joined the mission to build the world’s largest telescope, the Giant Magellan Telescope at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.
Give Your Career a Boost at AAS 231 in January
28 Nov 2017
Career services and professional development opportunities abound at the upcoming 231st AAS meeting in Washington, DC, but you need to make your plans soon!
Support Astronomy Today, Tomorrow, or in Perpetuity
28 Nov 2017
The week after Thanksgiving includes #GivingTuesday. Celebrate by making a special gift to the AAS. Your donation supports the Society's mission and helps make astronomy happen!
AAS Trying to Stop Sales of Meeting Attendee Info
28 November 2017
Some AAS members have received emails offering to sell contact lists of our meeting attendees. We are investigating these emails and the company that claims to be the source of the information.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 12-25 November 2017
28 Nov 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.
AAS Members Among 2017 Class of AAAS Fellows
21 November 2017
Ten AAS members are among the 396 distinguished scientists newly elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.