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Call for Observations in Support of the New Horizons Mission to Pluto
19 August 2013
New Horizons will fly past Pluto and its moons in July 2015, and as Richard Binzel (MIT) explains, mission scientists seek Earth-based observers to monitor the system for at least a year pre- and post-flyby.
Invitation to Host NRAO Community Days
13 Aug 2013
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory invites astronomical institutions to host NRAO Community Days (CDs) to inform the community of the capabilities of NRAO telescopes and help enable users to carry out cutting-edge...
Traveling Virtually: How to Work Effectively with Less Travel
12 Aug 2013
Bryan W. Miller and the AAS Sustainability Committee review some of the alternatives to travel and offer some recommendations on how to work remotely effectively.
President's Column: Alphas & Omegas
12 August 2013
AAS President David Helfand reflects on some of the beginnings and endings relevant to the Society and its members as we head toward autumn.
NASA Seeks Nominations for COPAG Executive Committee
12 Aug 2013
NASA's Astrophysics Division invites nominations for new Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group (COPAG) Executive Committee members. Self nominations are welcome. Deadline: 20 September.
It's Time to Register & Make Hotel Reservations for the 45th DPS Meeting
8 Aug 2013
Deadlines are just around the corner to register and make hotel reservations for the 45th annual meeting of the AAS Division for Planetary Sciences, 6-11 October 2013, in Denver, Colorado.
Introducing the AAS Agents Program
8 August 2013
The plan for institutional representatives described by AAS President David Helfand last April is now being implemented. Volunteers are welcome! Sign up today!
SDSS-III Data Release 10
7 Aug 2013
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey III announces its tenth public data release (DR10), featuring the first measurements from the APOGEE spectrograph and new data from the ongoing BOSS program.
Dates, Deadlines & Sponsors Needed for the 2014 AAS Wall Calendar
7 Aug 2013
Offered free to all members, the annual AAS Wall Calendar highlights important astronomical events month by month. The AAS seeks sponsors and key dates and deadlines for the 2014 edition. New this year: "Buy a Birthday!"...
From the Executive Office
7 Aug 2013
With Executive Officer Kevin Marvel on sabbatical, the other managers on the AAS staff will take turns writing this column. First up: CFO Kelly Clark, who writes about our recent office relocation.
United Nations Basic Space Science Initiative
6 August 2013
The UNBSSI is a long-term effort for the development of astronomy and space science through regional and international cooperation on a worldwide basis, particularly in developing nations. A full report on a series of...
Call for White Papers: Soliciting Community Input for Alternate Science Investigations for the Kepler Spacecraft
5 Aug 2013
The Kepler project office at NASA's Ames Research Center has released an open solicitation for community input for alternate science investigations that may be performed using Kepler and are consistent with its probable...
Golden Goose Award Goes to John Eng
1 August 2013
The Golden Goose Award celebrates scientists whose federally funded research seemed odd or obscure but turned out to have a significant, positive impact on society. The latest recipient is a physician whose study of Gila...
AAS 2013 Summer Campaign Heats Up
26 Jul 2013
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Indianapolis Meeting Session Videos
25 Jul 2013
Video recordings from the 222nd AAS meeting in Indianapolis are now online for members to view. Please note that you will need your AAS login and password.