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Through its materials, resources, and programs, the ASP promotes public science interest, engagement, and literacy through the awe and wonder of astronomy and related fields. Founded in 1889, the ASP is the first national astronomy organization in the US.
This is the perfect way to honor professional achievements in our community, and the winner will join the ranks of Edwin Hubble, Isaac Asimov, Vera Rubin, Katherine Johnson, and Carl Sagan, to name a few. Who are you nominating? 🧐
ASP's prestigious awards are open for submission through March 31 for you to nominate your colleague, mentor, K-12 teacher, professor, or beloved science communicator in one of seven categories. All open awards, details, and link to the nomination portal are on our website: buff.ly/cfkpImU 📲
Awards season is here - and we're open for submissions! 🏅
Do you know an outstanding individual working, teaching, or communicating in the astronomy and astrophysics fields? Submit them for one of our seven annual awards & recognize their fantastic work.
Register via our Learn at ASP portal: learn.astrosociety.org/products/wom...
Women In Astronomy 90-Min Workshop: March 5, 1pm PT 3 Days Left! Celebrate Women's History Month at ASP
Only three days left to register for our Women in Astronomy course - we lift off at 1pm PT on March 5 and we want you on board! 🚀
Join us and learn about both women's historical impact on astronomy and how to create diverse, accessible spaces in your work, your fandom, and your everyday life. 🫶🏻
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Last day for early bird pricing on our March 5 (next Thursday!) Women in Astronomy class!
In addition to learning about past and present women who make their mark on the astronomy field, you'll learn how to create inclusive spaces to build an encouraging environment for all.
Link in next post⤵️
...catch up on his life & work via his 2021 memoir, A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars, wherever you buy books. In all of Hakeem's work, his mission remains the same: break down barriers to science and inspire curiosity in everyone!
Buy the book: buff.ly/LnZYMQo
missions. Hakeem regularly engages millions as a science communicator on many popular media outlets.
Hakeem newest book, Why Do We Exist?: The Nine Realms of the Universe that Make You Possible, is slated for an April 21, 2026 release. We can't wait! Until then...
What better way honor Black History Month than to spotlight our CEO, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi? Hakeem's extensive career includes a PhD from Stanford University, research on topics like solar astrophysics, computer chip design, & theories of dark matter/dark energy, faculty positions, and work on NASA...
Note, the planets are always aligned. What is happening Saturday is the six appear in the same view of the sky at the same time.
Teehee 🤭
Correct, but the level of light pollution from one's vantage point can differ. We always have some binoculars on hand, but we're pretty big space nerds...🤓
This graphic gives you a general idea of placement near the horizon and when you look to the right of the Moon. Break out the binoculars and observe the western sky for half an hour after sunset. We'll be looking up with you, in awe! 🪐💫
Graphic by Robin Cesares for ASP ✨
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Infographic depicting the planetary alignment of Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Venus, and Mercury in an arc above the horizon. The moon is on the left and each planet is labeled with an eye for visible (Mercury & Venus), a binocular symbol (Jupiter & Saturn), or a telescope symbol (Uranus & Neptune) to indicate how best to view them.
This weekend, don't forget to check out a rare 6-planet alignment shortly after sunset on Saturday, February 28. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus will be visible from our vantage point here on Earth - although you will likely need a telescope for Uranus and Neptune. 🔭🌏
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oversized book standing upright on a wooden desk in a library. Title in white font is "Great Observatories of the World," authors in white font are "Serge Brunier, Anne-Marie Lagrange." Photo on cover is of a radio telescope at dusk.
Today in book orders (con't):
#ASPLibrary 🧪 📚 🔭
#BookSky 📚💙
Just had to give this one a shout out all to itself. 🤩 📡 🔭
Great Observatories of the World
by Serge Brunier & Anne-Marie Lagrange (no relation)
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Browse/shop all @astrosociety.org library books here:
www.asplibraryproject.com
Expand your knowledge and join us for this lively discussion!
Register here: bit.ly/4kHvTez
Ready to kick off Women's History Month? Sign up now for our workshop on Women in Astronomy led by educator Theresa Summer on March 5 at 1pm PT/4pm ET.🔭💫
From early astronomy pioneers to modern-day mission leaders, women continue to play a major role in the discovery of the cosmos. 🪐
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With FreeWill’s secure, free resource, you can make your will in ~20 minutes + include a legacy gift, joining other visionary supporters who share a passion for innovative educational programs and increased public engagement with astronomy.
bit.ly/46JKPmM
Witness a celestial marvel and make your mark! Join us in celebrating the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse by leaving a legacy gift in your will to the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Together, we can ensure the wonders of the cosmos continue to inspire future generations. 🔭 💫 🌕️
Earlier this week, the Night Sky Network hosted Shane Larson for a discussion on the discovery of the Milky Way, how our perceptions of it constantly shape our understanding of other galaxies and the Cosmos on a much larger scale.
Now available for all to view on YouTube: buff.ly/pdBeSbZ
I hope you join us for this very special workshop @tillybridges.bsky.social ! We want to make this a regular component of our online workshops for the science-attentive public!
this is really cool
For more from Vivian's global adventures, check out her blog My Head is in the Stars: buff.ly/A34ps5t
...career opportunities that await. Vivian has traveled the globe sharing her passion for astronomy and inspiring countless students and adults to keep learning about our amazing universe. We are so thrilled to celebrate her dedication and hard work - cheers to 20 years!🥂
to the general public.🔭
Education and outreach is a foundational cornerstone of not only ASP, but of the entire space community; without educators like Vivian planting the seeds of imagination and possibility through STEAM careers, future generations of students would not be aware of the...
...with us shortly after. Vivian is passionate about sharing astronomy & education to students of all ages, which continued with establishing NASA's Night Sky Network, where she is at the center of a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the inspiration of NASA's missions...
Please join us in congratulating Vivian White, our Director of Free Choice Learning, on 20 years at ASP! 💫
Vivian started volunteering with ASP 22 years ago through Project ASTRO, an ASP legacy program linking professional & amateur astronomers with local K-12 educators, and she began working...
Pricing edit!! $35 for early birds, $40 after February 25. We posted at warp speed and mixed up our numbers.
From early astronomy pioneers to current mission leads, expand your knowledge of prominent women in the field. Great for the casual space enthusiast or advanced education professionals.
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 1pm PT/4pm ET
Price: $30 early bird thru 2/25; $45 thru 3/5
Link: buff.ly/O1r1EYz