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Sign Up for Congressional Visits Day 2024
17 Jan 2024
Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is an opportunity for AAS members to advocate for their science with policy makers in Washington, DC. The deadline to sign up for AAS CVD 2024 is Friday, 2 February.
Sky & Telescope’s Great 2024 Eclipse Guide
17 Jan 2024
Are you ready for the eclipse on 8 April 2024? It’s the last total solar eclipse viewable from the contiguous US until 2044, so don’t miss it! For the ultimate printed guide to the event, order a copy of The Great 2024...
Another "Great Dimming," the Invisible Galaxy, and More — News from the AAS Winter Meeting
16 Jan 2024
Sky & Telescope editors were in New Orleans to take in the newest advances in everything from black holes to galaxies and exoplanets to stars.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 24 December 2023 – 13 January 2024
16 Jan 2024
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.
January 2024 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
9 Jan 2024
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today, published by the American Institute of Physics, as a membership benefit. The January 2024 issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
The Rainbow Village at AAS: A Gathering Place for People of Color in Astronomy
26 Dec 2023
The Rainbow Village is a new initiative that will bring together people of color to form meaningful connections and obtain direct access to resources about how to navigate the field of astronomy as a person of color.
AAS Names Recipients of 2024 Awards & Prizes
11 Jan 2024
The AAS has announced the recipients of its 2024 prizes for outstanding achievements in research and education.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 10–23 December 2023
26 Dec 2023
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.
2024 AAS Election: It's Time To Vote!
18 Dec 2023
Balloting for the next election of AAS leadership opened on 18 December and will close on 1 February 2024. Every vote is important. Please cast your ballot today!
Policy Sessions at AAS 243
12 Dec 2023
The upcoming New Orleans meeting will be jam-packed with interesting sessions covering all aspects of astronomy. In this post, we highlight some of the policy-related sessions that you can look forward to attending...
Education Sessions and Activities at AAS 243
14 Dec 2023
Click here to see a list of education-related events and sessions at AAS 243 in New Orleans. Please join these events!
Coming Soon: Job Register 4.0!
12 Dec 2023
We are excited to announce that we are nearing the release of a completely redesigned and modernized Job Register. Here is what to expect and look forward to in the upgrade.
Astronomy Departments Are Invited to Use Equitable Evaluation Rubric Checklist
13 Dec 2023
Are you involved in admissions, hiring, or review in your department? You are invited to use this new research-backed toolkit on equitable evaluation rubrics, produced by the Research Hub of the Inclusive Graduate...
Renew Now — Final Call for Author Discounts!
12 Dec 2023
Don't miss out! Renew your AAS membership before the end of the year to receive a 15% discount on your share of the author charges for a paper published in an AAS journal in 2024.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 26 November – 9 December 2023
11 Dec 2023
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.