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Public Outreach
Griffith Observatory Open House on 20 June
30 May 2026
This open house will showcase accessible observing techniques like tactile images and 3D models. If you’re local or you’re staying in town after AAS 248, come join this fun and inclusive event at the world’s most visited...
WGAD is Now the Committee for Accessibility Rights and Equity (CARE)
6 May 2026
CARE, formerly the AAS Working Group for Accessibility and Disability (WGAD), is responsible for promoting the inclusion of and equity of opportunity for disabled members of the astronomy community.
American Astronomical Society & Big Kid Science Release Totality 5.0
24 Apr 2026
With the next total solar eclipse just 3½ months away, the American Astronomical Society and Big Kid Science are excited to release a major upgrade of the Totality app, available free for iOS and Android devices.
AAS Announces 2026 Shapley Lecturers
12 Mar 2026
The AAS has selected 21 astronomers who will form the 2026 cohort of AAS Shapley Visiting Lecturers. These lecturers will visit a number of schools and community institutions across the US to share their science, inspire...
New AAS Partnership Connects Astronomers with Community Colleges
2 Jul 2025
The American Astronomical Society, the SETI Institute, and the NASA Community College Network have teamed up to provide an exciting and impactful program that brings top astronomy researchers into the classrooms of...
Advocate for Science via Op-Eds with Help from Science Homecoming
30 Apr 2025
The Science Homecoming site provides free tools, templates, and volunteer editor support for scientists to write short op-eds in their hometown newspapers highlighting how science impacts everyday life.
Anniversary Celebrations of the Astro-1 and Astro-2 UV Astronomy Missions
14 Apr 2025
This year marks the 35th and 30th anniversary of the Astro-1 and Astro-2 missions, respectively. The Astro Restoration Project is planning some events to celebrate these milestones!
Democratizing Astronomy Imaging: An AI-Powered Astrophotography Tool
8 Jan 2025
Check out our new AI-powered astrophotography tool! Funded by NASA and free to use, it offers step-by-step guidance and real-time tips to capture stunning celestial images.
Astronomical Society of the Pacific Honors Former AAS Press Officer Rick Fienberg
16 Sep 2024
Dr. Rick Fienberg, former AAS Press Officer, is being awarded the ASP's 2024 Klumpke-Roberts Award for his outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy.
It’s Showtime! April’s Total Solar Eclipse Is Upon Us
28 Mar 2024
The day we’ve been impatiently waiting for is here! On Monday, 8 April 2024, the Moon will pass directly between Earth and the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse like the one that crossed the United States on 21 August...