Black In Astro

Our amazing sponsors: American Astronomical Society, University of California, Santa Cruz Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vera Rubin Presidential Chair and the Center for Reimagining Leadership, and University of Arizona Astronomy & Steward.

Still smiling from an incredible night of connection and community ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined the Black in Astro & CSMA (@aascsma.bsky.social) Networking Dinner at #AAS247. And a huge thank you to our sponsors 👇🏼🧵 for making this night possible!

Last day to register your interest! Only a few spots left!!

🔗 forms.gle/tkKePYHGrZmt...

There’s still space available to sign up for our FREE dinner at the 247th AAS! Deadline to apply has been extended until Dec 29, we hope to see you there ☺️

Be an advocate for science. Applications for the AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day are now open. In partnership with AAPT, we are bringing scientists to DC April 13–15 to meet with legislators. Training is provided—no policy experience required. Apply by Feb 1: aas.org/applications...

Black In Astro x CSMA Networking Dinner Expression of Interest DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE: Sponsored by American Astronomical Society, University of California, Santa Cruz Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vera Rubin Presidential Chair and the Center for Reimag...

the link to register is here:
forms.gle/tkKePYHGrZmt...

A promotional flyer for the “Black In Astro & CSMA Networking Dinner” at the 247th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting. The design features a navy blue, yellow, and white color scheme with abstract shapes and photos of a table setting with plates, glasses, and warm lights. Text on the flyer reads: “Join us for Black In Astro & CSMA Networking Dinner. 247th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM. Phoenix, AZ; location to be announced. A space for Black In Astro and CSMA members and interested allies to meet and network. Open to all attendees of the 247th AAS conference.” Logos for Black In Astro and CSMA appear at the top. A note at the bottom thanks several sponsors, and a circular badge says “Express your interest by December 22nd.”

Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247

Happening in ~1.5 hours! See you soon ☺️

A digital flyer titled “Fireside Chat” has a starry space background with a faint campfire image. It announces a Black In Astro event on December 3, 2025, from 2–3 PM ET about storytelling in space sciences. Two speakers are featured with circular photos. The first is a smiling woman identified as Joy Jones, described as a trainer, poet, playwright, and author of books including The Sky Is Not Blue, Private Lessons, and Tambourine Moon. The second is a smiling bearded man resting his head on his hand, identified as Tim Fielder, described as an illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator known for his Afrofuturism work and the graphic novel Matty’s Rocket. The flyer notes that viewers can register on Zoom at blackinastro.com, with the Black In Astro logo in the corner.

Join us tomorrow from 2-3pm ET for a special fireside chat on the art of storytelling within space sciences! This is a free event featuring a chat and Q&A with Joy Jones and Tim Fielder. As always, the link to register can be found on our website, we hope to see you there 🌟

Event graphic for a workshop titled "Building Coalitions for Radical Change." The text announces it is hosted by Black in Astro and Movement Consulting, taking place online on Friday, November 7th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET. The words "SEE YOU THERE!" are at the bottom.

Join us this Friday for a special workshop from Movement Consulting: "Building Coalitions for Radical Change," presented by founder Dra. Nicole Cabrera-Salazar. For more information about the event, or to register, make sure to check out our website!

🔊Announcing a new Physics/Astro PhD scholarship scheme in Edinburgh, for students from a Black heritage, inc mixed Black background. Please help me spread the word. The scholarship covers all tuition fees, living costs & research travel. #blackinSTEM 🔭👩‍🔬⚛️

ℹ️: www.ph.ed.ac.uk/studying/pos...

Ayanna Mann is representing AAS and @blackinastro.bsky.social on the Hill today! Join her in advocating for federal funding for science by calling and writing your members of Congress today! aas.org/advocacy/get...

As president and founder of @blackinastro.bsky.social , AJ an amazing force within space law, an outspoken advocate for the people, and dear friend. I also agree with @ohdearz.bsky.social that this too makes me question my presence and the presence of @blackinastro.bsky.social on this site.

Bowl featuring solar eclipse surrounded by clouds with left half of sky in warmer light and right half in cooler light.

Bowl featuring solar eclipse surrounded by clouds with left half of sky in warmer light and right half in cooler light. Side view: right.

Bowl featuring solar eclipse surrounded by clouds with left half of sky in warmer light and right half in cooler light. Side view: left.

Bowl featuring solar eclipse surrounded by clouds with left half of sky in warmer light and right half in cooler light. Detail of eclipse.

Fired version of the commission prize for K'Andra, who won the @blackinastro.bsky.social Art Contest! ✨

Applying for a postdoc fellowship can be tricky! Join our virtual panel on Sept. 17th to learn about the ins and outs of the application process from past and present fellows! Registration open to all LUMA, @blackinastro.bsky.social, and @VanguardSTEM members! 🚀 🔭

Bowl featuring a solar eclipse with clouds on each side. The left is lighter and brighter while the right is darker and bluer. A streak of light shines on the left of the eclipse.

Bowl featuring a solar eclipse with clouds on each side. The left is lighter and brighter while the right is darker and bluer. A streak of light shines on the left of the eclipse. (Side view)

The commission prize for K'Andra, who won the @blackinastro.bsky.social art contest! I had so much fun painting this transformation of a solar eclipse 🤩

✨ 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%...

(Votes are at time of competition closing)

Reminder of their prizes from @amyraehill.bsky.social, Laci Brock and @startorialist.com. Thank you so much for sponsoring this competition and for your continued support! We’re sure pit winners will LOVE their prizes! 🥹🫶🏼

Congrats to our winners of the #BlackSpaceWeek art competition! We added up votes from X (Twitter) and Bluesky to get our top 3!

🥇 K’Andra - 34 votes
🥈 mynameisblueskye - 18 votes @mynameisblueskye.bsky.social
🥉 Arfa - 16 votes
✨ Viewers choice - Caprice - 18 votes @capricephillips.bsky.social

Voting is now closed!

YouTube video by AAS AAS Journal Author Series: Arianna Long on 2024ApJ...970...68L

✨ 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... 🔭

Rubin First Look Watch Parties | Rubin Observatory Our First Look at imagery from Rubin Observatory is nearly here — learn about how to host or attend a Rubin First Look Watch Party and join in the global celebration

Tomorrow there are watch parties all over the world to see the Rubin Observatory’s first public release of images. You can find one near you: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f.... Here in Edinburgh, start time is 3 pm ish, with the images flowing later. @blackinastro.bsky.social, @lsstuk.bsky.social

And that’s a wrap! #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 is over. Brb going to cry now. While I cry, check out a recap of our events on YouTube: youtube.com/@black_in_astr…

Like. Comment. Subscribe.

And sign up to our list serve at blackinastro.com to stay up to date on all our shenanigans!

Selfie of K'Andra smiling

Totality of solar eclipse from Cabot, Arkansas

By K'Andra Perkins - Totality of solar eclipse from Cabot, Arkansas

Picture of Caprice smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers

Watercolour of a astronaut with clouds, rocket and planets

Special entry by our very own @capricephillips.bsky.social - Watercolour of a astronaut with clouds, rocket and planets

Selfie of Megan

A square image of a blue summer sky filled with puffy white clouds, in the center of the image there's a circle of stars where the white clouds change to a colorful nebula. A nightingale is perched on the upper edge of the circle.

By Megan Hutto - A square image of a blue summer sky filled with puffy white clouds, in the center of the image there's a circle of stars where the white clouds change to a colorful nebula. @cassieoh.bsky.social

Selfie of mynameisblueskye

A sankofa gate closed with blinds in front of projected lights and stars.

By mynameisblueskye (@mynameisblueskye.bsky.social) - A sankofa gate closed with blinds in front of projected lights and stars.

Headshot of Arfa

Quirky quasar is an oil pastel drawing of a quasar ejecting mass into the depths of the universe

By Arfa (@ArfaKhan2051089) - Quirky quasar is an oil pastel drawing of a quasar ejecting mass into the depths of the universe

Full body photo of Sven with a cityscape in the background and “Sven Nemeth” written on the right

The astrophotography picture in Matjiesfontein, in the Karoo Desert in South Africa.

By Sven Nemeth. The astrophotography picture was shot in February 2024 in Matjiesfontein, in the Karoo Desert in South Africa. (@nemethstarproductions.eu)