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New Documentary About Space Artist Chesley Bonestell
16 January 2019
Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With the Future is a feature-length documentary on the life, works, and influence of pioneering space artist Chesley Bonestell (1888-1986). Catch a screening near you!
Raw Science Film Festival 2019 in Los Angeles
16 January 2019
Attention AAS members in Southern California: Science, art, and media intersect at the fifth annual Raw Science Film Festival, to be held Saturday, 26 January 2019, in Los Angeles.
Space Astrophysics Landscape for the 2020s and Beyond
17 Jan 2019
Join this three-day symposium to hear and discuss science priorities, mission concepts, and enabling capabilities expected to be assessed by the upcoming Astro2020 Decadal Survey.
This Month in Astronomical History: January
16 Jan 2019
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on Galileo's discovery of the moons of Jupiter.
Astrobites Coverage of the 233rd AAS Meeting
16 Jan 2019
Astrobites has published summaries of many of the plenary talks and press briefings from last week's 233rd AAS meeting in Seattle, Washington.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 30 December 2018 - 13 January 2019
16 Jan 2019
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Advocacy and Public Policy at AAS 233 in Seattle - SHUTDOWN UPDATE
7 January 2019
Your guide to items at the January 2019 AAS meeting that relate to informing and/or developing the public policy that governs federally funded research in the astronomical sciences.
Message from Astro2020 Co-Chairs: AAS Townhall, White Papers, and Call for Nominations
4 January 2019
The Astro2020 Co-Chairs will hold a decadal town hall at AAS 233, have extended the science white paper deadline (to 19 February) and released some examples.
ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress How the Federal Shutdown Impacts You and Ask Them to Help End It
4 Jan 2019
Make a phone call now! Tell your representatives in Congress how the shutdown is impacting you in your professional and personal life, and ask them to pass legislation today.
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Delivers Its Final Report
3 January 2019
The AAS Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion in Astronomy Graduate Education has completed its final report and will present the adopted recommendations at AAS 233 on Tuesday, 8 January 2019.
WGAA at AAS 233
2 Jan 2019
The AAS Working Group on Astroinformatics and Astrostatistics is hosting two events at the Seattle meeting on Monday afternoon.
January 2019 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
2 January 2019
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.
This Month in Astronomical History: December
2 Jan 2019
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on the discovery of the variable star called Eta Antinoi.
January Events in Astronomical Science Policy
2 January 2019
In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science and space policy that may be of interest to our members.
Volunteer for Congressional Visits Day 2019
2 January 2019
Are you an AAS member interested in advocating for your science with policymakers? If yes, then you should volunteer for Congressional Visits Day (11-13 March 2019)! Deadline: 25 January 2019.