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The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established 1899, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. The membership (~7,000) also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers and others whose research interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising contemporary astronomy. The mission of the American Astronomical Society is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the Universe. Read the full mission statement.

220th AAS Meeting — Anchorage, AK

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10-14 June, 2012

 

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
600 W. Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

 

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
555 W. Fifth Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

 

Deadlines

Early Registration 19 January - 13 February 2012
Regular Registration 14 February  - 12 April 2012
Abstract Submission Deadline
 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, 1 March 2012
Late Registration 13 April - 24 May 2012
Late Abstract Submission Deadline 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, 19 April 2012
Child Care Grant 1 May 2012
Hotel Reservation Deadline 11 May 2012
Splinter Meeting Request Deadline 15 April 2012
Onsite Registration 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
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Undergraduate Orientation Sponsorship

Submitted by Debbie.Kovalsky on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 07:01
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Participating in the Undergraduate Orientation is a great way to increase your exposure at the AAS Summer Meeting. The cost for sponsorship is $250; the event will be held on Sunday, 10 June 2012 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. As a sponsor, you have the unique opportunity to highlight your REU program, graduate school program and recruit new students.

We will provide a table to display your materials. Your organization will be acknowledged at the event, on the meeting website and in the meeting program.

Deadline: 1 May 2012

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The Power of Giving

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"There are people in our community who in various ways quietly help others to succeed. One way that I like to recognize people who have been particularly helpful or supportive in my career is to make a donation to the AAS in their honor or their memory." - Lee Anne Willson

Join the ranks of Givers and donate to The Power of Giving. If you donate $250 to any AAS program, you will have access to the Donors Lounge at the winter and summer meeting. Members who donate $50 or more will receive an invitation to our 4th Annual Donor's Reception at the 2012 Austin meeting.

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DPS Issues Statement on Importance of Supporting Planetary Exploration

DPS Public Policy

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The AAS Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS), the world's largest organization of professional planetary scientists, issued a statement on 12 September 2011 highlighting the discoveries of highly successful planetary missions over the last decade and the importance of supporting ongoing and future missions in light of recent budgetary discussions within NASA.

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Tour John Huchra’s Universe with WorldWide Telescope

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John Huchra Photo

When astronomer John P. Huchra passed away in October 2010, his friends and colleagues at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA), where he was an esteemed professor, and the American Astronomical Society (AAS), where he was past-president, sought a way to honor his research and teaching legacies. One way has been the creation of a new interactive WorldWide Telescope (WWT) tour, “John Huchra’s Universe,” which was unveiled at the 217th AAS meeting in Seattle, Washington, on January 11, 2011, and is now available online. WWT is a free and very powerful interactive astronomy program from Microsoft Research.

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AAS Endorses Astro2010 Decadal Survey

Submitted by AAS on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 10:06
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The AAS Council adopted a Resolution on the 2010 Decadal Survey Report on August 13, 2010:

"The American Astronomical Society enthusiastically endorses the Astro2010 Decadal Survey: New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Given recent advances in technology and understanding, this is a time of extraordinary opportunity for research in astronomy and astrophysics. This report is based on a comprehensive community-driven process, and presents exciting yet realistic recommendations for the next decade. The AAS urges the astronomical community to support the report and its priorities."

The Astro2010 report, New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics, was publically released in pre-publication form on August 13, 2010, via the National Academies Press website and an eTownHall webcast live from the Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington, DC. The webcast featured a summary of the report and its recommendations from chair Roger Blandford (Stanford University) followed by a brief question-and-answer session. It is available as an archived flash video linked from the main Astro2010 website; also available is a PDF of Blandford's presentation slides.

An informational e-mail with more details has been sent to AAS members.

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