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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).
Congress Is Ready for the Solar Eclipse
25 July 2017
Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, the AAS was able to provide information about the Solar Eclipse Across America to every congressional office.
AAS Action Alert: Support a Bipartisan Budget Deal
21 July 2017
This Action Alert requests that AAS members contact their representative to ask that they oppose the current House Budget Resolution and support a bipartisan budget deal.
Call for Las Cumbres Observatory Education Partner Proposals
21 July 2017
LCO is accepting applications for new education partners with organized educational programs that include observing time and the use of the data in educational activities. Proposal deadline: 23 September.
Afternoon Astronomy Coffee Hangout 27 July
19 July 2017
Join an online hangout on Thursday, 27 July, at 3:00 pm ET, to hear about Mercury's curious exosphere and the origin of some of its material and features.
The House's Version of FY 2018: NASA, NSF, and DOE
19 July 2017
The House Appropriations Committee recently passed the Commerce, Justice, Science and Energy & Water FY 2018 Appropriations bills. We summarize the House's funding levels for NASA, NSF, and DOE.
Revive Yourself with Some Afternoon Astronomy Coffee!
17 July 2017
Join scientists and the public on the second and fourth Thursday of every month for an online hangout highlighting the amazing research being done by our colleagues in the astronomical community.
Call for Applications: Far-Infrared Science Interest Group Leadership Council
14 July 2017
The FIRSIG-LC invites applications to fill up to four council vacancies, to begin 1 September. Terms are flexible depending on availability. Applications are due 18 August by 5:00 pm PT.
Hurry, the SPD 48 Regular Registration Deadline Is Here!
12 July 2017
The regular registration deadline for the 48th meeting of the AAS Solar Physics Division is Thursday, 13 July. Register today to avoid higher rates!
How to Cast Your Vote for Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
12 July 2017
If you want to cast your ballot for the AAS Council-adopted new Articles of Incorporation and new Bylaws, but aren’t sure how, we have a video for you!
Attend the 49th DPS Meeting in Provo, Utah, 15-20 October
11 July 2017
Registration is now open for the 49th meeting of the AAS Division for Planetary Sciences. The regular abstract deadline is 26 July, and the regular registration deadline is 31 July.
Register for the HEAD 16 Meeting by 28 July!
11 July 2017
The regular registration deadline for the 16th meeting of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) is Friday, 28 July, so register soon to avoid higher rates.
AASTCS 5 Recap: Radio Exploration of Planetary Habitability
11 July 2017
The fifth meeting in the AAS Topical Conference Series, held in May in Palm Springs, California, addressed the interdisciplinary topic of star-planet interactions from a variety of perspectives.