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IAU Commission C1 Launches Astronomy Education Journal
2 Dec 2020
Astronomy Education Journal (AEJ), from International Astronomical Union Commission C1, Astronomy Education and Development, is a new online publication for researchers and practitioners in astronomy education.
December 2020 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
1 Dec 2020
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The December issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Apply for AAS Congressional Visits Day 2021
1 Dec 2020
The AAS Public Policy Department is now accepting applications for our annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD). Sign up for the virtual CVD by Friday 22 January 2021.
Virtual ASP Meeting on Astronomy Education and Outreach
25 Nov 2020
This year's virtual meeting of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (3-5 December) gives everyone working in astronomy education and outreach a chance to share information, tips, and tools at this complex time.
Information about Executive Order 13950
24 Nov 2020
An executive order issued on 22 Sep. to prevent and punish diversity training for federal agencies, federal contractors, and federal grant recipients is expected to be rescinded during the incoming Biden administration.
SkyWatch 2021 Is Here!
23 Nov 2020
Sky & Telescope's annual issue has arrived! SkyWatch is not only a great skygazing preview of the coming year but also a thoughtful gift for the budding astronomy enthusiast among your family and friends.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 8-21 November 2020
23 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.
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.