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This Month in Astronomical History: Relativity and Vulcan’s Vanishing Act
2 August 2017
Each month in this series from the Historical Astronomy Division, an important event in the history of astronomy will be highlighted. This month, we look at the non-existent planet Vulcan and its connection to...
National Academies Seeks Nominations for Two New Committees
2 August 2017
Two new National Academies committees will be tasked with developing consensus reports on an exoplanet science strategy and an astrobiology strategy for the search for life in the universe. Nomination deadline: 7 August.
New AAS Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws Approved!
1 August 2017
By an overwhelming majority, AAS members voted to accept the Council's recommendation to adopt the new governance documents.
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August 2017 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
1 August 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.
Call for LAD Prize Nominations
31 July 2017
The AAS Laboratory Astrophysics Division invites nominations for the 2018 Laboratory Astrophysics Prize and the 2018 Early Career Award. Nomination deadline: 4 September 2017.
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.
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).