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08/19/2026

Tim Spuck, director of education and public engagement, captured the recent total solar eclipse while stopping in Segovia, Spain, on his way to the ASTRO ACCEL Innovation Summit in Portugal. See the eclipse’s progression, ending with totality framed by the arch of the 2,000-year-old Roman Aqueduct.

Image credit: Tim Spuck

08/18/2026

Astronomy educators and communicators from around the world gathered in Portugal this week for the ASTRO ACCEL Innovation Summit. Participants connected across disciplines, formed collaborations, and developed new approaches to learning and discovery. 🌍

Image credit: Jose Adorno

08/07/2026

The ride has changed, but the mission hasn't. 🚐

More than 60 years separate these two photos. Since 1963, Green Bank Observatory's buses have been transporting staff, students and visitors, connecting generations to science and discovery.

Image credits: (1) NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO, (2) NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/J.Malusky

08/06/2026

Meet Mario Vargas, a technical specialist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)'s Central Development Laboratory. From serving in the U.S. Navy to working on NASA's Sounding Rocket Program and now building receivers for ALMA Observatory, his journey shows how diverse experiences in electronics and space systems can lead to meaningful work in radio astronomy. Read more about his career path and what makes his work rewarding: https://bit.ly/3RTSSt5

07/31/2026

Future scientists have been exploring different areas of STEM this summer during Green Bank Observatory's PING summer camp.

Image credit: NSF/ AUI/ NSF NRAO

07/30/2026

Looking for a summer adventure? Visit Green Bank Observatory or the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)'s Very Large Array before school starts!

See radio telescopes up close, explore exhibits and learn how astronomers study the universe.

Green Bank Observatory Science Center: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Very Large Array: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More information: https://public.nrao.edu/visit/

Image credit: NSF/ AUI/ NSF NRAO

07/29/2026

Located at an elevation of 5,000 meters, ALMA Observatory is surrounded by a much thinner atmosphere, requiring specialized gear for staff to work safely. Paulina Bocaz, National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) assistant director at ALMA, explains in the most recent episode of "Beyond the Breakthrough".

Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/4wd1utk
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gQJWyw
PodBean: https://bit.ly/4jIHXuw

07/27/2026

Meet Sonia Duffau, outreach officer for Associated Universities, Inc and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Chile. Through the PROVOCA mentorship program, she helps connect students across Chile who are interested in STEM careers with volunteer professionals. Read more about Sonia's career journey and what makes her work meaningful: https://bit.ly/4gUVmS4

07/24/2026

The newest cohort of ACEAP ambassadors spent a day of their expedition in Chile exploring ALMA Observatory and learning how the world's largest radio astronomy observatory operates.

Interested in learning more about the incredible team that makes it all possible? Listen to the latest episode of "Beyond the Breakthrough": https://bit.ly/4wd1utk

Learn more about the ACEAP program: https://bit.ly/3H0tyvX

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