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Grand Canyon Astronomer in residence: Call for proposals
Monday, July 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Grand Canyon Astronomy Residence Program offers a unique opportunity for astronomy professionals, educators, and night sky enthusiasts to live and work at Grand Canyon National Park. Located on the South Rim in Arizona, the program invites selected residents to engage the public through astronom...
RAS Award nominations for 2026 now open
Thursday, June 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Royal Astronomical Society has officially opened the nomination period for its 2026 Awards, offering scientists, educators, and public outreach professionals the opportunity to be recognized for their exceptional contributions to astronomy and geophysics. Among the accolades available is the Soc...
MSRAL 2025 registration opens
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Mid States Region of the Astronomical League (MSRAL) will hold its annual 2025 conference from Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Hosted on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock), this event brings together both amateur and profess...
NASA budget cuts as seen by Dr. Becky
Friday, May 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophysicist Dr. Becky Smethurst delivered a sobering breakdown of the proposed NASA budget cuts and their potential ramifications for space science, planetary exploration, and astronomy. Her analysis, rich with detail and personal reflection, captures a pivotal moment in the history of NASA. With...