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​​​​​​​An enthusiastic bunch of intrepid stargazers and readers of Sky & Telescope joined the magazine’s Observing Editor Diana Hannikainen on an astronomy-packed visit to the beautiful islands of Hawaiʻi and Maui.

The Canada-France-Hawai‘i Telescope invites expressions of interest in collaboration in two ways: to participate in our Associate Partnership Program and/or the development of the Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer.

Register today for a webinar on inclusive STEM education, happening on 12 April 2023. The webinar is part of the Physics & Astronomy SEA Change initiative.

Robert Trevelyan introduces himself as the new Commissioning Editor for the AAS-IOP Astronomy series. Interested in publishing with us? We'd love to hear from you!

Guest authors discuss their experiences with having the eVScope 2 at star parties held by both Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University and what they feel makes for the best experience for those attending.

The International Dark Skies Association (IDA) and Geneva Lake Astrophysics and STEAM (GLAS Education) are working to reduce light pollution. Learn more about their work from the public TV program Great Lakes Now.

AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.

The Society's FAMOUS (Funds for Astronomical Meetings: Outreach to Underrepresented Scientists) program helps members from historically underrepresented groups attend AAS meetings. Deadline: 14 April.

It's time for some spring cleaning. Please help us edit the institutional listings for the 2023 AAS Membership Directory. The deadline for updates is Tuesday, 18 April.

A series of workshops are organized from 14 to 27 April 2023 and are designed to assist you in proposal preparation and observation planning for ALMA Cycle 10. Registration is free.

The Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) and IPAC announce the NEOWISE 2023 Data Release, which includes data acquired during the ninth year of the NEOWISE Reactivation mission.

The mentorship program to provide professional and academic support to senior graduate students involved in astronomy-related research continues this year. Sign up before Monday, 17 April, to participate as a mentee.

In 1992, the Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society published the first obituaries, featuring 14 astronomers. Today, you can access hundreds of obituaries online and learn about their astronomical and historical...

The AAS is pleased to announce the winners of the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards from the 241st AAS meeting in Seattle, Washington, in January 2023. Congratulations, all!

Are you — or do you know — a Black undergraduate pursuing a degree in astronomy or physics? Apply for the TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Program by 7 April 2023.