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The mission of the American Astronomical Society is to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community.
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The AAS is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that the NSF intends to “restructure” the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) by narrowing the scope of its scientific investigations and stripping it of key assets used in those investigations. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
AAS Responds to Reported Dismantling of NCAR | American Astronomical Society
The AAS is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that the National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to “restructure” the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) by narrowing the scop...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The AAS is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that the NSF intends to “restructure” the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) by narrowing the scope of its scientific investigations and stripping it of key assets used in those investigations. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2025
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2025 | American Astronomical Society
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2025
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
🔭 Jing Wang, Scientific Editor for @publishing.aas.org, discusses her research & editorial role working with authors, referees & the broader astronomy community.
This series aims to connect our Scientific Editors with their human stories & with the community that makes the AAS Journals possible.
This series aims to connect our Scientific Editors with their human stories & with the community that makes the AAS Journals possible.
A Conversation with Scientific Editor Jing Wang
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December 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🔭 Jing Wang, Scientific Editor for @publishing.aas.org, discusses her research & editorial role working with authors, referees & the broader astronomy community.
This series aims to connect our Scientific Editors with their human stories & with the community that makes the AAS Journals possible.
This series aims to connect our Scientific Editors with their human stories & with the community that makes the AAS Journals possible.
First time at #AAS247? You’re not alone! ✨
Check out this orientation guide from the AAS Education Committee, created to help students and first-time attendees navigate the meeting.
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Check out this orientation guide from the AAS Education Committee, created to help students and first-time attendees navigate the meeting.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
First time at #AAS247? You’re not alone! ✨
Check out this orientation guide from the AAS Education Committee, created to help students and first-time attendees navigate the meeting.
🔭 aas.org/meetings/aas...
@education.aas.org
Check out this orientation guide from the AAS Education Committee, created to help students and first-time attendees navigate the meeting.
🔭 aas.org/meetings/aas...
@education.aas.org
Matthew Hopkins (Univ. of Oxford & Univ. of Canterbury) chats about his article on 3I/ATLAS and what it tells us about the interstellar object population — and what comes next. 🔭
📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz3e...
📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz3e...
AAS Journal Author Series: Matthew Hopkins on 2025ApJ...990L..30H
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Matthew Hopkins (Univ. of Oxford & Univ. of Canterbury) chats about his article on 3I/ATLAS and what it tells us about the interstellar object population — and what comes next. 🔭
📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz3e...
📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz3e...
🔭 Abstract submission for AASTCS 11: Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 closes Friday, 19 December at 11:59 pm ET.
Share your latest work and join a discussion-rich, single-track meeting with leaders across exoplanet atmosphere science.
Submit now before it's too late! aas.org/meetings/exo...
Share your latest work and join a discussion-rich, single-track meeting with leaders across exoplanet atmosphere science.
Submit now before it's too late! aas.org/meetings/exo...
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🔭 Abstract submission for AASTCS 11: Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 closes Friday, 19 December at 11:59 pm ET.
Share your latest work and join a discussion-rich, single-track meeting with leaders across exoplanet atmosphere science.
Submit now before it's too late! aas.org/meetings/exo...
Share your latest work and join a discussion-rich, single-track meeting with leaders across exoplanet atmosphere science.
Submit now before it's too late! aas.org/meetings/exo...
AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day
This year, in partnership with @aapthq.bsky.social, we're bringing scientists to DC from 13–15 April to advocate for the importance of science and education. No prior policy experience is required. Apply by 1 February 2026: ow.ly/mb4x50XKV87
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This year, in partnership with @aapthq.bsky.social, we're bringing scientists to DC from 13–15 April to advocate for the importance of science and education. No prior policy experience is required. Apply by 1 February 2026: ow.ly/mb4x50XKV87
@policy.aas.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day
This year, in partnership with @aapthq.bsky.social, we're bringing scientists to DC from 13–15 April to advocate for the importance of science and education. No prior policy experience is required. Apply by 1 February 2026: ow.ly/mb4x50XKV87
@policy.aas.org
This year, in partnership with @aapthq.bsky.social, we're bringing scientists to DC from 13–15 April to advocate for the importance of science and education. No prior policy experience is required. Apply by 1 February 2026: ow.ly/mb4x50XKV87
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✨ Andy Tzanidakis (Univ of Washington) chats about his article on stars with irregular, aperiodic luminosity dimming events & where the science goes next: youtu.be/z0th9YvNgCo 🔭
The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors w/their research, their human stories & the broader astronomy community.
The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors w/their research, their human stories & the broader astronomy community.
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
✨ Andy Tzanidakis (Univ of Washington) chats about his article on stars with irregular, aperiodic luminosity dimming events & where the science goes next: youtu.be/z0th9YvNgCo 🔭
The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors w/their research, their human stories & the broader astronomy community.
The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors w/their research, their human stories & the broader astronomy community.
🔭 #AAS247 KiddieCorp Children's Program
On-site childcare will be provided by KiddieCorp, a trusted leader with over 40 years of experience and a longstanding partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Early registration is strongly encouraged: form.jotform.com/KiddieCorp/a...
On-site childcare will be provided by KiddieCorp, a trusted leader with over 40 years of experience and a longstanding partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Early registration is strongly encouraged: form.jotform.com/KiddieCorp/a...
December 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🔭 #AAS247 KiddieCorp Children's Program
On-site childcare will be provided by KiddieCorp, a trusted leader with over 40 years of experience and a longstanding partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Early registration is strongly encouraged: form.jotform.com/KiddieCorp/a...
On-site childcare will be provided by KiddieCorp, a trusted leader with over 40 years of experience and a longstanding partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Early registration is strongly encouraged: form.jotform.com/KiddieCorp/a...
Don’t miss the abstract deadline — Wednesday, December 19!
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Don’t miss the abstract deadline — Wednesday, December 19!
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
🔭 It’s December & that means one of the best celestial events will grace the skies. The Geminid meteor shower should peak between Saturday night & Sunday morning, 13–14 December.
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Subscribe to Sky & Telescope, so you’ll never miss any of the latest astronomy news & events!
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Subscribe to Sky & Telescope, so you’ll never miss any of the latest astronomy news & events!
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🔭 It’s December & that means one of the best celestial events will grace the skies. The Geminid meteor shower should peak between Saturday night & Sunday morning, 13–14 December.
Read more: buff.ly/7ZBWgxg
Subscribe to Sky & Telescope, so you’ll never miss any of the latest astronomy news & events!
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Subscribe to Sky & Telescope, so you’ll never miss any of the latest astronomy news & events!
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) encourages applications for new Individual and Junior members to be admitted in 2026. Apply by 31 December 2025. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) encourages applications for new Individual and Junior members to be admitted in 2026. Apply by 31 December 2025. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
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Joe Williams reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on the Fomalhaut debris disk, which is well studied but may contain a hidden planet we haven’t seen yet. aasnova.org/2025/12/09/m... 🔭
Michelangelo in Space: A Planet Carving the Fomalhaut Debris Disk?
Astrobites reports on the Fomalhaut debris disk, which is well studied but may contain a hidden planet we haven’t seen yet.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Joe Williams reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on the Fomalhaut debris disk, which is well studied but may contain a hidden planet we haven’t seen yet. aasnova.org/2025/12/09/m... 🔭
Meet Enrico Landi, Scientific Editor for the AAS Journals!
In this special AAS Journal Author Series episode, Enrico shares insights about his research, his editorial role, and what it’s like to help guide the work that shapes modern #astronomy.
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In this special AAS Journal Author Series episode, Enrico shares insights about his research, his editorial role, and what it’s like to help guide the work that shapes modern #astronomy.
🎥 youtu.be/A-PG7HYE3iM
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A Conversation with Scientific Editor Enrico Landi
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December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Meet Enrico Landi, Scientific Editor for the AAS Journals!
In this special AAS Journal Author Series episode, Enrico shares insights about his research, his editorial role, and what it’s like to help guide the work that shapes modern #astronomy.
🎥 youtu.be/A-PG7HYE3iM
@publishing.aas.org 🔭
In this special AAS Journal Author Series episode, Enrico shares insights about his research, his editorial role, and what it’s like to help guide the work that shapes modern #astronomy.
🎥 youtu.be/A-PG7HYE3iM
@publishing.aas.org 🔭
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AT2024wpp is the most powerful fast blue optical transient spotted so far. What do extensive X-ray and radio observations tell us about this event? aasnova.org/2025/12/05/i... 🔭🧪
Investigating the Most Luminous Known Fast Blue Optical Transient
AT2024wpp is the most powerful fast blue optical transient spotted so far. What do extensive X-ray and radio observations tell us about this event?
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December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
AT2024wpp is the most powerful fast blue optical transient spotted so far. What do extensive X-ray and radio observations tell us about this event? aasnova.org/2025/12/05/i... 🔭🧪
2026 LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize
Daniel W. Savin will receive Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor in recognition of contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics & early universe star formation & extensive service to the laboratory astrophysics community. aas.org/posts/news/2...
Daniel W. Savin will receive Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor in recognition of contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics & early universe star formation & extensive service to the laboratory astrophysics community. aas.org/posts/news/2...
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
2026 LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize
Daniel W. Savin will receive Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor in recognition of contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics & early universe star formation & extensive service to the laboratory astrophysics community. aas.org/posts/news/2...
Daniel W. Savin will receive Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor in recognition of contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics & early universe star formation & extensive service to the laboratory astrophysics community. aas.org/posts/news/2...
🔭 Abstract submission & registration are open for AASTCS 11: Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 (16–20 March 2026 in Denver).
Confirmed speakers include David Charbonneau, Sara Seager, Michael Line, Karin Öberg, Megan Weiner Mansfield, Jonathan Lunine, Jackie Faherty & Ruth Murray-Clay.
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Confirmed speakers include David Charbonneau, Sara Seager, Michael Line, Karin Öberg, Megan Weiner Mansfield, Jonathan Lunine, Jackie Faherty & Ruth Murray-Clay.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🔭 Abstract submission & registration are open for AASTCS 11: Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 (16–20 March 2026 in Denver).
Confirmed speakers include David Charbonneau, Sara Seager, Michael Line, Karin Öberg, Megan Weiner Mansfield, Jonathan Lunine, Jackie Faherty & Ruth Murray-Clay.
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Confirmed speakers include David Charbonneau, Sara Seager, Michael Line, Karin Öberg, Megan Weiner Mansfield, Jonathan Lunine, Jackie Faherty & Ruth Murray-Clay.
ow.ly/UPv850XBRSE
🔭 Brian Jackson, Professor of Physics at Boise State University and Director of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network, will serve as the next Editor of the Planetary Science Journal. aas.org/press/brian-...
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🔭 Brian Jackson, Professor of Physics at Boise State University and Director of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network, will serve as the next Editor of the Planetary Science Journal. aas.org/press/brian-...
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Researchers have investigated how solar flares might signal that they’re about to occur and whether they’ll be accompanied by an explosion of plasma. aasnova.org/2025/12/01/h... 🔭🧪
How Solar Flares Hint That They’re About to Happen
Researchers have investigated how solar flares might signal that they're about to occur and whether they'll be accompanied by an explosion of plasma.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Researchers have investigated how solar flares might signal that they’re about to occur and whether they’ll be accompanied by an explosion of plasma. aasnova.org/2025/12/01/h... 🔭🧪
Action Alert: Advocate for the US STEM Workforce!
Ask your members of Congress to support two bipartisan bills to strengthen the US STEM workforce.
The Keep STEM Talent Act would help create career pathways in the US for international graduate students in STEM. aas.org/action-alert...
Ask your members of Congress to support two bipartisan bills to strengthen the US STEM workforce.
The Keep STEM Talent Act would help create career pathways in the US for international graduate students in STEM. aas.org/action-alert...
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Action Alert: Advocate for the US STEM Workforce!
Ask your members of Congress to support two bipartisan bills to strengthen the US STEM workforce.
The Keep STEM Talent Act would help create career pathways in the US for international graduate students in STEM. aas.org/action-alert...
Ask your members of Congress to support two bipartisan bills to strengthen the US STEM workforce.
The Keep STEM Talent Act would help create career pathways in the US for international graduate students in STEM. aas.org/action-alert...
✨ Matias Castro-Tapia (McGill University) discusses his article on oxygen–neon phase separation in massive white dwarfs, exploring how this process affects stellar evolution and what the findings mean for understanding the late stages of star life. youtu.be/2z3oNoDtQXU 🔭
AAS Journal Author Series: Matias Castro-Tapia on 2025ApJ...991...64C
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November 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
✨ Matias Castro-Tapia (McGill University) discusses his article on oxygen–neon phase separation in massive white dwarfs, exploring how this process affects stellar evolution and what the findings mean for understanding the late stages of star life. youtu.be/2z3oNoDtQXU 🔭
✨ Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 registration & abstract submission are officially open! Join us in Denver (16-20 March 2026) for an unforgettable AAS Topical Conference Series!
👉 Abstracts due 19 December: aas.org/meetings/exo...
👉 Early registration ends 13 January:
aas.org/meetings/exo...
👉 Abstracts due 19 December: aas.org/meetings/exo...
👉 Early registration ends 13 January:
aas.org/meetings/exo...
November 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
✨ Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 registration & abstract submission are officially open! Join us in Denver (16-20 March 2026) for an unforgettable AAS Topical Conference Series!
👉 Abstracts due 19 December: aas.org/meetings/exo...
👉 Early registration ends 13 January:
aas.org/meetings/exo...
👉 Abstracts due 19 December: aas.org/meetings/exo...
👉 Early registration ends 13 January:
aas.org/meetings/exo...
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Veronika Dornan reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on the discovery of the faintest galaxy in the Andromeda system, Pegasus VII. aasnova.org/2025/11/12/d... 🔭
Do You Have This Andromeda Galaxy in Extra-Extra-Extra Small?
Astrobites reports on the discovery of the faintest galaxy in the Andromeda system, Pegasus VII.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Veronika Dornan reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on the discovery of the faintest galaxy in the Andromeda system, Pegasus VII. aasnova.org/2025/11/12/d... 🔭
🔭 Join Matthew Holman (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian) as he talks about his article on ephemeris generation for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s LSST — and what’s next for the future of large-scale sky surveys. #ExploreAstronomy youtu.be/6DdNY8fGz6Q
AAS Journal Author Series: Matthew Holman on 2025AJ....170...97H
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November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🔭 Join Matthew Holman (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian) as he talks about his article on ephemeris generation for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s LSST — and what’s next for the future of large-scale sky surveys. #ExploreAstronomy youtu.be/6DdNY8fGz6Q