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Exploring Chile, The Astronomy Capital of the World

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NSF Funds New Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

AUI and UNC-Chapel Hill are currently seeking undergraduate students to contribute to cutting-edge research in astronomy education. This paid opportunity, open to education and STEM majors, explores the impacts of new curriculum centered on the use of robotic telescopes.

Stellar Explosions and Cosmic Chemistry

Astronomers have discovered the secrets of a starburst galaxy producing new stars at a rate much faster than our Milk Way. This research revealed many different molecules, more than ever seen before in a galaxy like this.

Exploring Chile, The Astronomy Capital of the World

Vivian White, from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific travels to Chile and quickly discovers why Northern Chile generally—and the Atacama Desert specifically—has become the “go-to place for some of the world’s largest telescopes”.

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This article was first published in the July 30th issue of Astronomy Beat and is made available here for download courtesy of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.  http://www.astrosociety.org.

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ASTRO ACCEL Announces Inaugural Cohort of Early Career Researchers

ASTRO ACCEL brings together researchers and practitioners in the domains of astronomy education, engagement, communication and culture to connect stakeholders and advance these areas of research, proudly unveils its inaugural cohort of eight early career researchers.

NSF Funds New Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

AUI and UNC-Chapel Hill are currently seeking undergraduate students to contribute to cutting-edge research in astronomy education. This paid opportunity, open to education and STEM majors, explores the impacts of new curriculum centered on the use of robotic telescopes.

Stellar Explosions and Cosmic Chemistry

Astronomers have discovered the secrets of a starburst galaxy producing new stars at a rate much faster than our Milk Way. This research revealed many different molecules, more than ever seen before in a galaxy like this.