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Cosmic Cocktail: Exotic Methanol Discovered in Planet-Building Zones

New results from the ALMA COMPASS Large Program (Complex Organic Molecules in Protostars with ALMA Spectral Surveys) show that young, still-forming stars are surrounded by a surprisingly sophisticated “chemical starter kit”, including organic molecules such as methanol that may one day enrich planets.

Teaching STEM Through Astronomy’s Lens

Astronomy programs can provide many advantages to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and students.  The Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Project ASTRO is one stellar example of this. ASTRO partners professional and amateur astronomers with educators – who visit partner classrooms at least four times during the school year to conduct hands-on activities.

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10 Questions: Desmond Wysenyuy

Meet Desmond Wysenyuy, program coordinator for the North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development.

Cosmic Cocktail: Exotic Methanol Discovered in Planet-Building Zones

New results from the ALMA COMPASS Large Program (Complex Organic Molecules in Protostars with ALMA Spectral Surveys) show that young, still-forming stars are surrounded by a surprisingly sophisticated “chemical starter kit”, including organic molecules such as methanol that may one day enrich planets.