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In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, Loretta J. Cannon writes about Voyager 1’s discoveries during its Jupiter flyby.

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Robert L. Brown Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award goes to Patrick Kamieneski.

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 South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is now welcoming observing proposals for MeerKAT. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, 3 May.

Submit your oral or poster abstract for the 242nd AAS meeting by 11 April to be added to the meeting program. Registration and the hotel block for the summer meeting will open soon.

The AAS Committee for Sexual-Orientation and Gender Minorities in Astronomy (SGMA) has several openings for members interested in promoting equality for sexual-orientation and gender minorities within our profession.

Learn more about the excellent education and professional development activities at AAS 241 which were funded by the AAS Education & Professional Development (EPD) Mini-Grant program.

Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today, published by the American Institute of Physics, as a membership benefit. The March 2023 issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.

The Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF) is a 3-meter telescope optimized for infrared observations and located at the summit of Maunakea, Hawai‘i. Observing proposals for the 2023B semester are due by Monday, 3 April.

The master's in Astrophysics program at the City University of New York (CUNY) is a fully-funded, bridge-style master's program in New York City. Join the virtual open house on 15 March to learn more!

A recent study found that light pollution of the world’s night skies has increased by as much as 10% per year since 2011. Here we share an overview of these results, related consequences, and one ray of hope.

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 second PRIMA workshop will be held virtually on 21-22 March. Attendees will learn about the PRIMA concept, its instruments, and expected performance and have the opportunity to briefly present their science interests...

Are you an AAS member interested in advocating for your science with policy makers? If yes, then you should volunteer for Congressional Visits Day (17-19 April)! Application deadline: Friday, 3 March.

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.