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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. aas.org

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πŸ“£ #AAS247 LAST CALL FOR PROPOSALS!
Today is the last day to submit your Special Session, Workshop, and Town Hall proposals. Submission site closes at 11:59 pm ET: ow.ly/38Wq50Wrez1 πŸ”­

01.08.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: JoaquΓ­n Espinoza-Troni on 2025ApJ...986..228E
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πŸ†• JoaquΓ­n Espinoza-Troni (Universidad de Chile) chats about his article on magnetic holes: youtu.be/CIZ7ZlIl9Ao

The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors with their article, their human story, and the larger #astronomy community. #ExploreAstronomy #TheGoodStuff πŸ”­

31.07.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 The AAS is partnering with 11 other organizations to host a day of action in support of NASA science on 5-6 October 2025. Register today! www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-of-a...

30.07.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Videos Available from the 246th AAS Meeting

Slidecasts of the plenary talks and prize lectures presented at the AAS 2025 summer meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, are now available online for all. aas.org/posts/news/2... #AAS246 πŸ”­

30.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Five students wearing medals stand holding the American flag, smiling after a competition. They are dressed in formal attire, surrounded by other participants in the background.

Five students wearing medals stand holding the American flag, smiling after a competition. They are dressed in formal attire, surrounded by other participants in the background.

The US Physics Team won five Gold Medals at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad in Paris, France. Congratulations to Team USA! aas.org/posts/news/2... πŸ…πŸ”­

30.07.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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#AAS247 We're looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix for the 247th AAS meeting (4-8 January 2026)! Submit your Special Session, Workshop & Town Hall proposals by Friday, 1 August: ow.ly/38Wq50Wrez1 β˜€οΈπŸ”­

28.07.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Joe Hahn on 2025ApJ...986..220H
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πŸ†• AAS JOURNALS AUTHOR SERIES

Joe Hahn (Space Science Institute) chats about his article on planetary ringlets: youtu.be/04MmeUD6Zuo

This series connects authors with their article, their human story & the larger #astronomy community. #TheGoodStuff #ExploreAstronomy πŸ”­

28.07.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Downtown St. Louis skyline framed by the Gateway Arch under a bright blue sky.

Downtown St. Louis skyline framed by the Gateway Arch under a bright blue sky.

#HEAD22 Don't Miss Out on the Early-Bird Rate!
The 22nd meeting of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) will be held 12-16 October 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri. Register today and take advantage of the early-bird rate by 6 August: aas.org/meetings/hea... πŸ”­

28.07.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Kevin Luhman and Catarina Alves de Oliveira on 2025ApJ...986L..14L
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Kevin Luhman (Penn State) & Catarina Alves de Oliveira (European Space Astronomy Centre, Camino Bajo del Castillo) chat about least massive brown dwarfs: youtu.be/2lz3Kewi6GI

The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors with their article, their human story, and the larger #astronomy community. πŸ”­

25.07.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: David Rubin on 2025ApJ...986..231R
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πŸ†• AAS Journals Author Series Video!

David Rubin (University of Hawaiβ€˜i at Mānoa) chats about his article on supernova cosmology: youtu.be/BkfVo401mck

This series connects authors with their article, their human story & the larger #astronomy community. #TheGoodStuff #ExploreAstronomy πŸ”­

22.07.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#AAS247 AAS Executive Office & Vice Presidents are eager to receive meeting proposals for Special Sessions, Town Halls, and Workshops. Submit proposals by 1 August: aas.org/meetings/aas... πŸ”­

22.07.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#HEAD22 Book Your Hotel Stay!
We have secured discounted rates at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark for the 22nd AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division meeting (12-16 October 2025). To ensure HEAD group rate, reservations must be made by 17 September 2025. aas.org/meetings/hea...

21.07.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Kaustubh Rajwade on 2025ApJ...985L...3R
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AAS JOURNALS AUTHOR SERIES

Kaustubh Rajwade (University of Oxford) chats about his article on a neutron star in the Carina Nebula: youtu.be/BLjJgZP4SkU

This series connects authors w/ their article, their human story & the larger #astronomy community. #TheGoodStuff #ExploreAstronomy πŸ”­

17.07.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#AAS247 Submit your Special Session, Workshop & Town Hall proposals by Friday, 1 August: aas.org/meetings/aas...
We're looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix for the 247th AAS meeting (4-8 January 2026)! β˜€οΈπŸ”­

17.07.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Ellyn Baines on 2025AJ....169..293B
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NEW VIDEO! Ellyn Baines (Naval Research Laboratory) chats about her article on stellar properties: youtu.be/1z4OOVxq6w8

The AAS Journal Author Series connects authors with their article, their human story, and the larger #astronomy community. #ExploreAstronomy πŸ”­

15.07.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#HEAD22 The 22nd meeting of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) will be held 12-16 October 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri. Register today and take advantage of the early-bird rate by 6 August: aas.org/meetings/hea... πŸ”­πŸ¦

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15.07.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The bill from the Commerce, Justice and Science subcommittee includes $9 billion for NSF and $24.9 billion for NASA, including $7.3 billion for the Science Mission Directorate.

10.07.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Full Committee Markup of Commerce, Justice, Science; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Committee on Appropriations

The Senate Appropriations Committee met today to discuss the Commerce, Justice and Science bill which funds NASA, NSF and NIST, but paused debate over disagreements related to FBI headquarters.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/ful...

10.07.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
New AAS Partnership Connects Astronomers with Community Colleges | American Astronomical Society 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...

The American Astronomical Society,
bsky.app/profile/seti..., 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 community colleges around the United States. aas.org/press/new-aa... πŸ”­

03.07.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Learn more about the reconciliation bill being voted on by the House today, and how this is different from the appropriations process that determines funding for our federal science agencies:

03.07.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Daniel Angerhausen on 2025AJ....169..238A
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Daniel Angerhausen (ETH Zurich, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, SETI Institute) chats about his article on biosignature surveys: youtu.be/FbnmxiTlBUo

This series connects authors with their article, their human story & the larger #astronomy community. #TheGoodStuff πŸ”­

02.07.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Rene Mendez on 2025AJ....169..226M
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NEW AAS Journals Author Series video!

Rene Mendez (Universidad de Chile) chats about his article on southern binary stars: youtu.be/0J-HV7CfIds

The goal of this series is to connect authors with their article, their human story, and the larger #astronomy community. πŸ”­

01.07.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Speak Out for Science: Testimonial Action Day is to empower scientists at all levels (students, postdocs, faculty) to share their personal stories and make their voices heard by elected representatives. Join us on Zoom, 1 July at 7:00 pm ET. Register: forms.gle/38ZtznWT3fxe... πŸ”­

30.06.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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AAS Journals Again Receive Strong Impact Factors

The American Astronomical Society's peer-reviewed journals remain among the highest-ranked publications in the astronomical sciences according to several key metrics, including impact factor. aas.org/posts/news/2... πŸ”­

27.06.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Publishers are all around the venue: @aas.org, @universitypress.cambridge.org, @frontiersmedia.bsky.social, and @springernature.com. They are happy to talk to you! #EAS2025Cork

26.06.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#SpeakOutForScience is an initiative launched by students to empower #ScienceAdvocates. Join @aas.org on 7/1/25 @ 7 PM EST, for a Testimonial Action Day to learn how to craft & record their powerful testimonials for policymakers. Register here: forms.gle/38ZtznWT3fxe...

26.06.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The goal of the AAS Journal Author Series is to connect authors with their article, their human story, and the larger #astronomy community. #ExploreAstronomy #TheGoodStuff

24.06.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ AAS Publishing is celebrating #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 with a series of AAS Journal Author video chats in collaboration with @blackinastro.bsky.social.

Amber Young (Northern Arizona Univ, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) chats about her article on Earthlike exoplanets: youtu.be/kBLkQIi3S18%...

24.06.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

The goal of the AAS Journal Author Series is to connect authors with their article, their human story, and the larger #astronomy community. #ExploreAstronomy #TheGoodStuff

23.06.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
AAS Journal Author Series: Arianna Long on 2024ApJ...970...68L
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✨ AAS Publishing is celebrating #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 with a special series of AAS Journal Author video chats in collaboration with @blackinastro.bsky.social.

Arianna Long (Univ of Texas at Austin, Univ of Washington) chats about her article on quiescent galaxies: youtube.com/watch?v=3BtA... πŸ”­

23.06.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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