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Experiencing a dark tour of the universe

Experiencing a dark tour of the universe

by Emma Foxell | Nov 25, 2019 | Current Events, Outreach, Personal Experiences

Astronomy is known for its beautiful images. Join me on a tour to discover how we can communicate astronomy without relying on vision.

All Genders Are Statistically Significant: Expanding Gender Equity Studies in Astronomy

All Genders Are Statistically Significant: Expanding Gender Equity Studies in Astronomy

by Briley Lewis | Nov 7, 2019 | Current Events, Daily Paper Summaries

Many studies have been done within astronomy to investigate gender inequality between men and women. But, what can we do to better support the members of our community who don’t identify as part of the gender binary?

The Nobel Prize for the Foundations of Modern Cosmology

The Nobel Prize for the Foundations of Modern Cosmology

by Kaitlyn Shin | Oct 17, 2019 | Classics, Current Events

Half of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to James Peebles for his work in physical cosmology. Come read about some of his contributions that led to this recognition!

The Nobel-Winning Discovery of 51 Pegasi b

The Nobel-Winning Discovery of 51 Pegasi b

by Briley Lewis | Oct 16, 2019 | Classics, Current Events, Daily Paper Summaries

Last week, the Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of the first exoplanet found around a sun-like star. Come learn about how they did it, and why this was such a big deal!

AAS Congressional Visits Day 2019

AAS Congressional Visits Day 2019

by Tarini Konchady | Oct 2, 2019 | Current Events, Personal Experiences

I attended AAS Congressional Visits Day. Here is what happened.

Extreme Solar Systems IV

Extreme Solar Systems IV

by Samuel Factor | Sep 27, 2019 | Current Events, Personal Experiences

In mid August 600 astronomers met in Reykjavik, Iceland Extreme Solar Systems IV.

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