The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is an international non-profit scientific and educational organization,
founded in 1889, that works to increase understanding and appreciation of astronomy.
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Mercury Online
Space News & Opinion
How can we create student groups that merge naturally into a cohesive whole?
The newest issue of Mercury (Vol. 51 no. 2) is available to members, and this issue features a deepdive into the Event Horizon Telescope's observations of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, details of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, news about several Mars missions, a look at the historical 1638 solstice lunar eclipse, and more!
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On the Inside
Solar Eclipses to Space Telescopes: Communicating Science to Students and the Public
The ASP will be honoring our award recipients in person at our Annual Gala on November 19, 2022 in Burlingame, CA
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The ASP provides activities and resources to help better understand and share the wonder of astronomy as the gateway to science literacy. Discovery the new Astronomy@Home program with Live Storytime and Free Webinars.
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