🔭 Join Matthew Holman (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian) as he talks about his article on ephemeris generation for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s LSST — and what’s next for the future of large-scale sky surveys. #ExploreAstronomy youtu.be/6DdNY8fGz6Q

If you were standing on a sub-Neptune exoplanet, would you be standing on a rocky surface or in a magma ocean? aasnova.org/2025/11/05/s... 🔭🧪

🔭 Sumi Kim (Univ of Seoul) discusses her article exploring supernova feedback on the satellites of elliptical galaxies, revealing how these powerful explosions influence galaxy evolution and what’s next for this field of study. youtu.be/aIfkfy0aD1A cc: @publishing.aas.org

The American Astronomical Society announced that Dr. Kevin B. Marvel, the Society’s Chief Executive Officer, will step down from his position effective 9 January 2026. aas.org/press/aas-an... 🔭

🚨 #AAS247 Upcoming Deadlines 7 Nov: Regular registration closes 17 Nov: FAMOUS Travel Grant apps due 21 Nov: Dependent Care Grant apps due 11 Dec: Housing deadline (group rate ends!) 🔭 Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest #astronomy meetings of 2026. aas.org/meetings/aas247

🔭 What can star formation in M87 tell us about the life cycles of galaxies? In the newest AAS Journal Author Series, Prathamesh Tamhane (Univ of Alabama in Huntsville) shares insights from his article and what’s next for galaxy evolution research. 🎥 Full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/ItZfa9VgYck

In this @education.aas.org blog post, Duncan Carlsmith describes MATLAB Interactive Live Scripts that can be used in an introductory physics course to jump-start students' active participation in research. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

🔭 Jiadong Li (Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie) discusses his article on the hunt for white dwarf–main sequence binaries, exploring how these systems form, what we can learn from them, and where this research is headed next. 📺 youtu.be/d9ib_G1b1cc

What would happen to a gaseous exoplanet if it was struck by a protoplanet? Recent research suggests that it would ring like a bell, and that just maybe, we’d be able to observe this ringing back on Earth. aasnova.org/2025/10/24/p... 🔭🧪

✨ A new AAS Journal Author Series episode is live! Jirong Mao (Yunnan Observatories) discusses his article on low–angular–momentum accretion flow around black holes, exploring what these findings reveal about black hole behavior and where future research can go from here. youtu.be/Pmxv0BJj35w 🔭

✨ The AAS Historical Astronomy Division is pleased to present the 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize to Thomas A. Hockey for preserving the history of #astronomy and making it accessible to both the academic community and the public. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

✨ AAS member Nia Imara received one of this year's Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. These awards recognize science journalists, research scientists, and science communicators. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

SAVE THE DATE! The 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026 will take place in Denver. Join astronomers, planetary scientists & researchers from around the world for an in-depth exploration of one of the most dynamic fields in science today. More details soon 🔭

🔭 What do pulsars in globular clusters tell us about the universe? In the newest AAS Journal Author Series, Yujie Lian (Beijing Normal Univ) & Zhichen Pan (Chinese Academy of Sciences) share insights from their article & what’s next for pulsar research. 🎥 Full interview: youtu.be/yIdIoOnMP9c

✨ The New Mexico State University Foundation has named the recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, including AAS Senior Vice President Dawn M. Gelino. 🔭 aas.org/posts/news/2...

University of Cambridge: New Telescope Opens a Window to the Southern Sky www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

William Smith reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on the possibility of merging black holes producing flares within the accretion disks surrounding active supermassive black holes. aasnova.org/2025/10/20/f... 🔭

The #Astronomy Genealogy Project (AstroGen) is a cool @aas.org project that links all astronomers with their academic "ancestors" and "descendants" (via PhD supervision). Sharing because I discovered an astronomer that wasn't aware of it :) astrogen.aas.org/front/index.... ☄️

✨ Anicia Arredondo chats about near-Earth asteroid (142) Polana and where this exciting research may take us next. The Author Series highlights not only the science, but also the people behind it — connecting authors, their stories & the #astronomy community. youtu.be/JUgNSPv94LI 🔭

Roohi Dalal used to study the distribution of dark matter. Now, as deputy director of public policy at @aas.org, she interfaces with government officials to ensure that the astronomical community's needs are met. #whatcanphysicistsdo #physics #astronomy

🌟 Spotlight on Roohi Dalal Our Deputy Director for Public Policy has been recognized as a Payload Pioneer by Payload & featured in Physics Today magazine! 👏 Her passion for advancing #astronomy & advocating for basic research inspires us every day. 🔭 ow.ly/Cxnu50XbTjJ ow.ly/lvk850XbTjK

Mckenzie Ferrari reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on the explosive origins of hyper-velocity survivor stars. aasnova.org/2025/10/13/k... 🔭

🔭 The AAS Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Program is now accepting applications for 2026. This unique program brings professional astronomers to colleges, universities, and communities to share the wonders of #astronomy. 📅 Apply by 31 October 2025 🔗 aas.org/shapley

AAS Nova turned 10 this year! For our 2,000th post, we’re looking back on the past decade of astronomy research. aasnova.org/2025/10/03/a... @aas.org 🔭🧪

🔭 For more than 80 years, Sky & Telescope has inspired skywatchers. Now, your subscription gives you complete digital access — articles, news & magazine, all in one place. #ExploreAstronomy 🔗 Already a subscriber? skyandtelescope.org/register 🔗 Not a subscriber? skyandtelescope.org/subscribe-to...

🔭 What role does sulfur play in star-forming clouds? In the newest AAS Journal Author Series video, Naila Martinez (Universidad de Buenos Aires) shares insights from her published article — what the results reveal and what’s next in the science. youtu.be/OLqLQQ-ow14

Brown University: With New Analysis, Apollo Samples Brought to Earth in 1972 Reveal Exotic Sulfur Hidden in Moon’s Mantle www.brown.edu/news/2025-10...

Kylee Carden reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on how we might someday detect moons around planets outside our solar system by precisely tracking the positions of a star and a planet. aasnova.org/2025/10/06/f... 🔭

Elle Roc shares why #SaveNASAScience matters to her! Take a few minutes today to let your members of Congress know why federal science funding matters to you: aas.org/action-alert...

Krista Lynne Smith is a member of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division, and she is spending the day advocating for science funding. Amplify our #SaveNASAScience voices by sending a message to your congressional office today: aas.org/action-alert...

Ayanna Mann is representing AAS and @blackinastro.bsky.social on the Hill today! Join her in advocating for federal funding for science by calling and writing your members of Congress today! aas.org/advocacy/get...

AAS members are on the Hill today to #SaveNASAScience and advocate for sustained funding for NASA, NSF, and our nation's other science agencies! Help us amplify their voices by calling and writing to your Congressional offices today: aas.org/action-alert...

#AAS247 We're looking for volunteers to fill important positions at the winter meeting. We love getting help from undergrads, grads, postdocs, and local amateur astronomers to help with sessions, registration, special events, and various other essential roles. www.cognitoforms.com/AAS5/AAS247V... 🔭

Education Committee Announces Six Winners of 2025–2026 EPD Mini-Grants The AAS Education Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Education & Professional Development Mini-Grants. Sign up for some of these workshops when you register for #AAS247! aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

✨ ‪Applications are now open for the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Program! The AAS is seeking astronomers and host institutions to participate in 2026. Applications are due 31 October 2025. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

#AAS247 Build Your Peer Review Skills If you’d like to feel more confident the next time you’re asked by an editor to peer review a paper, consider applying to attend the upcoming AAS Peer Review Training Workshop in Phoenix on 4 January 2026. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

✨ We’re excited to share the newest episode of the AAS Journal Author Series! Ken Chen (Academia Sinica) discusses his article on the first star-forming clouds, exploring what these findings reveal about the early universe and how future research can expand on this work. youtu.be/9GYyRchGUp4 🔭

Infrared studies of resolved supernova remnants beyond the Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds are now within reach. aasnova.org/2025/09/29/f... 🔭🧪

What do you do with 30,000 photographs? Last year, the AAS donated over 30,000 born-digital photographs of member meetings from 2010 to 2024 to the @aip.bsky.social Niels Bohr Library & Archives. www.aip.org/library/ex-l... 🔭

#AAS247 Don't miss out! Early registration and abstract submission for the 247th AAS meeting (4-8 January 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona) will close on Monday, 6 October. 🔭 1️⃣Register: https://ow.ly/sXXu50X2b7z 2️⃣ Submit abstracts: https://ow.ly/wCSp50X2b7v

#AAS247 The clock is ticking! TODAY is the final day to submit Splinter Meeting proposals for the 247th AAS meeeting. 📅 Meeting dates: 4-8 January 2026 📍 Phoenix, Arizona Submit proposals by 11:59 pm ET. aas.org/meetings/aas... 🔭

🔭 What does a centaur in resonance with Uranus tell us about our solar system? In the latest AAS Journal Author Series, Daniel Bamberger (Northolt Branch Observatories) shares insights from his article — and where this research may take planetary science next. 📺 Watch: youtu.be/RDXQzPWouQM

Neutron stars are born running, and recent research explores just how fast they start off. aasnova.org/2025/09/24/k... 🔭🧪

AAS and 57 other science societies sent a letter to Congress today, expressing concern over provisions in the 7 August 2025 Executive Order titled "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking." aas.org/press/letter... 🔭

#AAS247 The AAS invites organizations to participate in the Grad Student/REU Fair at the 247th AAS meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. 📅 Sunday, 4 January 2026 🕠 5:30–7:00 pm ET Last year’s event SOLD OUT before the deadline! Reserve your space by 8 December 2025. aas.org/meetings/aas...

✨ New AAS Journal Author Series video! Ruella Ordinaria (York Univ) talks about her research on the Europa Clipper mission & where this exciting journey could take us next. This series connects authors with their research, their stories, and the broader astronomy community. youtu.be/zQ4kcvDUQU4 🔭

Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas reports for @astrobites.bsky.social on supermassive black holes in the early universe that may have been hiding phases of their growth. aasnova.org/2025/09/22/a... 🔭

🚨 LAST CALL FOR #AAS247 SPLINTER MEETING PROPOSALS! The deadline to submit Splinter Meeting proposals for the 247th AAS meeting (4–8 January 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona) is quickly approaching! Proposals are due by Thursday, 25 September at 11:59 pm ET. aas.org/meetings/aas... 🔭

The AAS is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Program. We are seeking astronomers and host institutions to participate in 2026! Applications are due 31 October 2025. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭

In this Education Committee Blog post, Kalee Tock describes how eight students from Stanford Online High School traveled to the June 2025 AAS meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, to present their research projects. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭