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American Astronomical Society The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established 1899, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America.

From AAS Nova: On the final day of AAS 248, we heard about how ultraviolet spectroscopy can transform our understanding ...
06/19/2026

From AAS Nova: On the final day of AAS 248, we heard about how ultraviolet spectroscopy can transform our understanding of the origin of the elements.

Editor’s Note: This week we’re at the 247th AAS meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Along with a team of authors from Astrobites, we will be writing updates on selected events at the meeting and posting each day. Follow along here or at astrobites.com for daily summaries, or follow .bsky.social o...

From AAS Nova: A glimpse into the world of high energy density laboratory astrophysics, 40 years of infrared astronomy, ...
06/18/2026

From AAS Nova: A glimpse into the world of high energy density laboratory astrophysics, 40 years of infrared astronomy, the discovery of twin supernova remnants, and more on Day 3 of AAS 248.

A glimpse into the world of high energy density laboratory astrophysics, 40 years of infrared astronomy, the discovery of twin supernova remnants, and more on Day 3 of AAS 248.

06/18/2026

We caught up with Guru Varanasi (University of Alabama in Huntsville), who presented his iPoster, “Cosmic-Ray and Turbulence-Driven Galactic Winds,” here at .

We're also excited to welcome Guru as a first-time AAS meeting attendee! 🤩

🏆  Congratulations to the AAS 248 Chambliss Student Award WinnersStudent researchers from across the astronomy community...
06/18/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the AAS 248 Chambliss Student Award Winners

Student researchers from across the astronomy community presented their work in the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award poster competition at AAS 248 in Pasadena, California, in June 2026. We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s awards! https://ow.ly/qpFg50ZegJE

From AAS Nova: On Day 2 of AAS 248: roasted exoplanets, globular clusters, the cost of losing our dark night skies, and ...
06/17/2026

From AAS Nova: On Day 2 of AAS 248: roasted exoplanets, globular clusters, the cost of losing our dark night skies, and more.

On Day 2 of AAS 248: roasted exoplanets, globular clusters, the cost of losing our dark night skies, and more.

06/17/2026

📍 The 248th AAS meeting is happening in Pasadena, California!

Christina Nguyen (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center) gives us a short summary of her iPoster, “A Search for X-Ray Signatures of Outflows in the z = 0.615 BAL Quasar AKARI J1757+5907.”

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From AAS Nova: Day 1 of AAS 248 in Pasadena, CA: cosmology, early results from Rubin Observatory, a discussion of AI in ...
06/16/2026

From AAS Nova: Day 1 of AAS 248 in Pasadena, CA: cosmology, early results from Rubin Observatory, a discussion of AI in astronomy, and much more!

Day 1 of AAS 248 in Pasadena, CA: cosmology, early results from Rubin Observatory, a discussion of AI in astronomy, and much more!

06/16/2026

If your work touches a federal grant, the rules behind it may be about to change.

OMB has proposed the largest revision to Uniform Guidance, the rulebook for how universities, labs, and research organizations manage federal grant money, since the framework was created in 2013. The public has until July 13 to weigh in.

We’re partnering with AIP to share this webinar, featuring experts from AIP, APS, and FYI Science Policy News:

• What Uniform Guidance is and why it matters
• What OMB is proposing to change
• Potential implications for federally funded research
• How the public comment process works and how to participate before July 13

As part of our partnership with AIP, we're sharing an upcoming webinar on OMB's proposed changes to Uniform Guidance.

The proposal has generated significant discussion across the research community. What is actually included in the proposal, and what could it mean for researchers and research organizations?

Join experts from AIP, APS, and FYI Science Policy News for a webinar covering:

• What Uniform Guidance is and why it matters
• Key proposed changes
• Potential implications for federally funded research
• The public comment process and opportunities for engagement

The program will conclude with an extended audience Q&A, so attendees can put questions directly to policy experts.

📅 June 17, 4:00-5:00 PM EDT
🔗 Register:

What is OMB actually proposing to change in Uniform Guidance, and what could it mean for federally funded research in the United States? This AIP Federation webinar will examine what is included in the proposed rule, what would change, and the potential implications for federally funded research. Th...

✨ We're live from the 248th AAS meeting in Pasadena, California!Astronomers, students, educators, journalists, and scien...
06/15/2026

✨ We're live from the 248th AAS meeting in Pasadena, California!

Astronomers, students, educators, journalists, and science enthusiasts have gathered at the Pasadena Convention Center for a week of science, collaboration, and discovery.

Do you spot a colleague, mentor, collaborator, or friend in these photos? Tag the faces you recognize in the comments and help us celebrate the people who make the astronomical community so special!

The 248th AAS meeting opened this morning with a special welcome from Congresswoman Judy Chu, whose congressional distri...
06/15/2026

The 248th AAS meeting opened this morning with a special welcome from Congresswoman Judy Chu, whose congressional district is home to the summer meeting. Congresswoman Chu is the co-chair of the Congressional Planetary Science Caucus and a vocal advocate for the astronomical and planetary sciences in Congress.

Thank you Congresswoman Judy Chu for joining us in Pasadena!

The opening session also featured the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture, delivered by Richard Teague (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), who explored the dynamic processes that drive planet formation.

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