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The @sgclusterbuster.bsky.social Co-I's and I enjoyed chatting with folks about our project at the 247th meeting of @aas.org!
January 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The @sgclusterbuster.bsky.social Co-I's and I enjoyed chatting with folks about our project at the 247th meeting of @aas.org!
🔭 In the latest AAS Journal Author Series, Chrystian Luciano Pereira & Felipe Braga-Ribas share how high-cadence light curves suggest a confined ring system — making Chiron the fourth known small body with rings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVE...
AAS Journal Author Series: Chrystian Luciano Pereira and Felipe Braga-Ribas on 2025ApJ...992L..19P
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January 15, 2026 at 5:25 PM
🔭 In the latest AAS Journal Author Series, Chrystian Luciano Pereira & Felipe Braga-Ribas share how high-cadence light curves suggest a confined ring system — making Chiron the fourth known small body with rings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVE...
What an INCREDIBLE week in Phoenix for the 247th AAS meeting! Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, organized, exhibited & supported the meeting — we truly couldn’t have done it without you. 💙
We’ll be sharing more photos and recaps in the coming days & weeks, so keep an eye out!
#AAS247 🔭
We’ll be sharing more photos and recaps in the coming days & weeks, so keep an eye out!
#AAS247 🔭
January 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
What an INCREDIBLE week in Phoenix for the 247th AAS meeting! Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, organized, exhibited & supported the meeting — we truly couldn’t have done it without you. 💙
We’ll be sharing more photos and recaps in the coming days & weeks, so keep an eye out!
#AAS247 🔭
We’ll be sharing more photos and recaps in the coming days & weeks, so keep an eye out!
#AAS247 🔭
The 2026 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award for astronomy writing for an academic audience, specifically textbooks at either the upper-division undergraduate or graduate level, is awarded to Marc Pinsonneault and Barbara Ryden (The Ohio State University).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The 2026 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award for astronomy writing for an academic audience, specifically textbooks at either the upper-division undergraduate or graduate level, is awarded to Marc Pinsonneault and Barbara Ryden (The Ohio State University).
The AAS Education Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to the education of the public, students, and/or the next generation of professional astronomers. For 2026, the recipient is Edwin Krupp (Griffith Observatory).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The AAS Education Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to the education of the public, students, and/or the next generation of professional astronomers. For 2026, the recipient is Edwin Krupp (Griffith Observatory).
Peter Martin (Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), hosted by the University of Toronto) is receiving the 2026 George Van Biesbroeck Prize, which is awarded every two years to honor a living individual for long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy.
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Peter Martin (Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), hosted by the University of Toronto) is receiving the 2026 George Van Biesbroeck Prize, which is awarded every two years to honor a living individual for long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy.
The 2026 Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize, which is awarded every two years to recognize an outstanding research contribution to astronomy or astrophysics of an exceptionally creative or innovative character, goes to Kailash Sahu (Space Telescope Science Institute).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The 2026 Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize, which is awarded every two years to recognize an outstanding research contribution to astronomy or astrophysics of an exceptionally creative or innovative character, goes to Kailash Sahu (Space Telescope Science Institute).
Constance Rockosi (University of California, Santa Cruz; UCO/Lick Observatory) is receiving the Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation.
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Constance Rockosi (University of California, Santa Cruz; UCO/Lick Observatory) is receiving the Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation.
The 2026 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize, which is awarded for outstanding achievement in observational astronomical research based on measurements of radiation from an astronomical object, goes to Anna Ho (Cornell University).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The 2026 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize, which is awarded for outstanding achievement in observational astronomical research based on measurements of radiation from an astronomical object, goes to Anna Ho (Cornell University).
The 2026 Helen B. Warner Prize is awarded for observational or theoretical research by a young astronomer to Kyle Kremer (University of California, San Diego).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The 2026 Helen B. Warner Prize is awarded for observational or theoretical research by a young astronomer to Kyle Kremer (University of California, San Diego).
This year's Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy, for outstanding research and promise for future research by a female researcher within five years after earning her PhD, goes to Mary Anne Limbach (University of Michigan).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This year's Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy, for outstanding research and promise for future research by a female researcher within five years after earning her PhD, goes to Mary Anne Limbach (University of Michigan).
The Dannie Heineman Prize for outstanding mid-career work in astrophysics is given jointly by the AAS and the American Institute of Physics. For 2026, the prize goes to Alice Shapley (University of California, Los Angeles).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The Dannie Heineman Prize for outstanding mid-career work in astrophysics is given jointly by the AAS and the American Institute of Physics. For 2026, the prize goes to Alice Shapley (University of California, Los Angeles).
AAS announced the recipients of its 2026 prizes for outstanding achievements in research & education. aas.org/press/aas-na... 🔭
2026 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship, celebrating a career of eminence in astronomical research, goes to Lars Hernquist (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian).
2026 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship, celebrating a career of eminence in astronomical research, goes to Lars Hernquist (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian).
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
AAS announced the recipients of its 2026 prizes for outstanding achievements in research & education. aas.org/press/aas-na... 🔭
2026 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship, celebrating a career of eminence in astronomical research, goes to Lars Hernquist (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian).
2026 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship, celebrating a career of eminence in astronomical research, goes to Lars Hernquist (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian).
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Whew, we've made it to the last day of #AAS247 and we're thriving!
By "thriving," we mean we've had more coffee than water this week, but we've also had fruitful discussions with colleagues from around the world!
Here's our conference survival kit* ☕️
*peer-reviewed by fellow astronomers 🔭🧪☄️
By "thriving," we mean we've had more coffee than water this week, but we've also had fruitful discussions with colleagues from around the world!
Here's our conference survival kit* ☕️
*peer-reviewed by fellow astronomers 🔭🧪☄️
January 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Whew, we've made it to the last day of #AAS247 and we're thriving!
By "thriving," we mean we've had more coffee than water this week, but we've also had fruitful discussions with colleagues from around the world!
Here's our conference survival kit* ☕️
*peer-reviewed by fellow astronomers 🔭🧪☄️
By "thriving," we mean we've had more coffee than water this week, but we've also had fruitful discussions with colleagues from around the world!
Here's our conference survival kit* ☕️
*peer-reviewed by fellow astronomers 🔭🧪☄️
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A supernova movie 25 years in the making, a discussion of little red dots, the joy of an unplanned career, and more — all on Day 2 of #AAS247. aasnova.org/2026/01/07/a... @aas.org 🔭
AAS 247: Day 2
A supernova movie 25 years in the making, a discussion of little red dots, the joy of an unplanned career, and more — all on Day 2 of AAS 247.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A supernova movie 25 years in the making, a discussion of little red dots, the joy of an unplanned career, and more — all on Day 2 of #AAS247. aasnova.org/2026/01/07/a... @aas.org 🔭
Did you know that the #AAS247 press conferences are open for all conferences attendees? If you've never been, check out the meeting schedule to hear astronomers present work directly to members of the media.
@press.aas.org
@press.aas.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Did you know that the #AAS247 press conferences are open for all conferences attendees? If you've never been, check out the meeting schedule to hear astronomers present work directly to members of the media.
@press.aas.org
@press.aas.org
iPosters.
Coffee.
Science.
Repeat. ☕📊✨
Day 2 of #AAS247 in Phoenix!
Photos by © CorporateEventImages/Phil McCarten 2026
📷 More photos on our Instagram account. Follow us there too: @aas_office
Coffee.
Science.
Repeat. ☕📊✨
Day 2 of #AAS247 in Phoenix!
Photos by © CorporateEventImages/Phil McCarten 2026
📷 More photos on our Instagram account. Follow us there too: @aas_office
January 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
iPosters.
Coffee.
Science.
Repeat. ☕📊✨
Day 2 of #AAS247 in Phoenix!
Photos by © CorporateEventImages/Phil McCarten 2026
📷 More photos on our Instagram account. Follow us there too: @aas_office
Coffee.
Science.
Repeat. ☕📊✨
Day 2 of #AAS247 in Phoenix!
Photos by © CorporateEventImages/Phil McCarten 2026
📷 More photos on our Instagram account. Follow us there too: @aas_office
Take five minutes at #AAS247 to write a postcard to Congress in support of science. There's suggested text to help and we'll take care of postage. Every voice matters. 🔭
January 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Take five minutes at #AAS247 to write a postcard to Congress in support of science. There's suggested text to help and we'll take care of postage. Every voice matters. 🔭
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Who has two thumbs, two telescopes, and loves a good star party? 🔭 ME 🔭
Join @aas.org & @astrosociety.org for the #AAS247 star party at Heritage & Science Park, Phoenix, AZ! We will have solar and night observing, along with views from the Gemini South Observatory 🌌
Details: luma.com/jdajxuzd
Join @aas.org & @astrosociety.org for the #AAS247 star party at Heritage & Science Park, Phoenix, AZ! We will have solar and night observing, along with views from the Gemini South Observatory 🌌
Details: luma.com/jdajxuzd
AAS 247 Star Party · Luma
Join the AAS Education Committee and Shadow the Scientists, alongside local amateur and professional astronomers, for a free evening of exploration under the…
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January 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Who has two thumbs, two telescopes, and loves a good star party? 🔭 ME 🔭
Join @aas.org & @astrosociety.org for the #AAS247 star party at Heritage & Science Park, Phoenix, AZ! We will have solar and night observing, along with views from the Gemini South Observatory 🌌
Details: luma.com/jdajxuzd
Join @aas.org & @astrosociety.org for the #AAS247 star party at Heritage & Science Park, Phoenix, AZ! We will have solar and night observing, along with views from the Gemini South Observatory 🌌
Details: luma.com/jdajxuzd
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American Astronomical Society (AAS) meetings: where coffee is a food group, name badges are personality traits, and you run into colleagues everywhere. ☕🔭
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory is in Phoenix for #AAS247! If you're here, visit us at the NOIRLab booth between visits to talks and power outlets.
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory is in Phoenix for #AAS247! If you're here, visit us at the NOIRLab booth between visits to talks and power outlets.
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
American Astronomical Society (AAS) meetings: where coffee is a food group, name badges are personality traits, and you run into colleagues everywhere. ☕🔭
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory is in Phoenix for #AAS247! If you're here, visit us at the NOIRLab booth between visits to talks and power outlets.
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory is in Phoenix for #AAS247! If you're here, visit us at the NOIRLab booth between visits to talks and power outlets.
✨ Scenes from the #AAS247 Exhibit Hall!
Astronomers, educators, students, and journalists have taken over Phoenix 🌵 for a week packed with science, history, and community at the 247th meeting of the AAS. #ExploreAstronomy
Astronomers, educators, students, and journalists have taken over Phoenix 🌵 for a week packed with science, history, and community at the 247th meeting of the AAS. #ExploreAstronomy
January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
✨ Scenes from the #AAS247 Exhibit Hall!
Astronomers, educators, students, and journalists have taken over Phoenix 🌵 for a week packed with science, history, and community at the 247th meeting of the AAS. #ExploreAstronomy
Astronomers, educators, students, and journalists have taken over Phoenix 🌵 for a week packed with science, history, and community at the 247th meeting of the AAS. #ExploreAstronomy
Thank you US Senator Mark Kelly for welcoming #AAS247 attendees to Arizona and for your continued support of the astronomical sciences. We’re grateful for your ongoing advocacy for science and discovery. #ExploreAstronomy
Photo by © CorporateEventImages/Todd Buchanan 2026 🔭
Photo by © CorporateEventImages/Todd Buchanan 2026 🔭
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Thank you US Senator Mark Kelly for welcoming #AAS247 attendees to Arizona and for your continued support of the astronomical sciences. We’re grateful for your ongoing advocacy for science and discovery. #ExploreAstronomy
Photo by © CorporateEventImages/Todd Buchanan 2026 🔭
Photo by © CorporateEventImages/Todd Buchanan 2026 🔭
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We're beyond excited to be at #AAS247 this week! Come visit us in the exhibit hall to learn all about NSF NOIRLab and its amazing programs - from Gemini Observatory to Cerro Tololo, Kitt Peak, CSDC, and @vrubinobs.bsky.social! #astronomy @aas.org @aura-astronomy.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 10:13 PM
We're beyond excited to be at #AAS247 this week! Come visit us in the exhibit hall to learn all about NSF NOIRLab and its amazing programs - from Gemini Observatory to Cerro Tololo, Kitt Peak, CSDC, and @vrubinobs.bsky.social! #astronomy @aas.org @aura-astronomy.bsky.social