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Guide to Adaptive Optics

Guide to Adaptive Optics

by Briley Lewis | Nov 20, 2022 | Guides

Adaptive optics is a key technology for modern astronomical observations, and we’ve got a great overview of it for you in this guide!

Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum in Astronomy

Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum in Astronomy

by Astrobites | Oct 16, 2022 | Guides

We’ve updated and expanded our “Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum”! Read on to learn about all the different flavors of light in the Universe, where this light comes from, and how we can detect it.

JWST has finally launched!

JWST has finally launched!

by Briley Lewis | Dec 25, 2021 | Current Events

JWST has finally launched! Read on for what happened today, and what comes next.

Getting Ready for Launch: The History, Design, & Science of JWST

Getting Ready for Launch: The History, Design, & Science of JWST

by Briley Lewis | Dec 20, 2021 | Current Events

You may have heard in the news that JWST is launching soon — we’ve got you covered with an overview of the space telescope, why it’s important, and what it’ll do for science!

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Roberta Humphreys

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Roberta Humphreys

by Sabina Sagynbayeva | Jun 8, 2021 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Personal Experiences

Ever wondered what is the upper limit to massives stars’ luminosities? Or are you curious about how to become a successful woman in astronomy? Find out reading the AAS238 interview with Dr. Roberta Humphreys!

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jenny Bergner

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jenny Bergner

by Luna Zagorac | Jun 7, 2021 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Personal Experiences

You know ices are cold, but do you know just how cool they are? Hear all about it at Dr. Jenny Bernger’s LAD Dissertation Prize lecture at #AAS238!

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