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Mercury is now subscription free as ASP redefines the magazine and explores a dynamic new media platform. Find out why!

March 11 - ASP's very own CEO, Hakeem Oluseyi was guest of Star Talk with Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio to answer questions on the Higgs Field, dark energy, and the feasibility of Dyson spheres.

March 12 - Just announced: The due date for submitting a nomination for an ASP Award has been extended through March 24. 2025 Awards include the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, the Robert J. Trumpler, and the Nancy Grace Roman Award.

  • The ASP provides activities and resources to help better understand and share the wonder of astronomy as the gateway to science literacy.
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  • Our programs and resources further our mission to support the "intermediate communicators" - those who share the excitement of the universe with others through education and public outreach.
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  • The ASP Annual Meeting, Awards Gala, and select events and lectures, help us share our programs and resources, as well as celebrate the work of noted educators, astronomy researchers, and amateur astronomers.
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