Letter

Read the July 20th open letter from the directors of the Maunakea Observatories on the situation in Hawaii following the July 15th attempt to restart construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.

AAS President Megan Donahue offers some thoughts on the controversy over the future of telescopes atop Maunakea, Hawai‘i.

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA's Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, explains the agency's new policy against discrimination in NASA-funded programs, activities, and institutions.

Three-dozen astronomers and planetary scientists urge the community to discontinue calling a possible planet beyond Pluto "Planet Nine" out of respect for the legacy of Clyde Tombaugh.

The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is celebrating 100 years, and looking to collect your stories, memories, and photos.

The James Webb Space Telescope ERO Committee welcomes suggestions from the astronomical community for early targets to showcase the observatory’s capabilities.

AAS President Christine Jones has sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift action on a permanent legislative solution for DACA recipients.

Meg Urry reflects on challenges encountered at the January 2016 AAS meeting, which she experienced sitting in an electric cart after hurting her knee.

AAS member Stefan Kautsch shares an op-ed piece he recently published in several Florida newspapers to explain to the public why what astronomers do is important.

The AAS Employment Committee requests your feedback on the career guidance and professional development events during the 227th AAS meeting.