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Mercury Online

Space News & Opinion

April 28, 2021

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died

byLiz Kruesi

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins died today from cancer at the age of 90, says his family.

April 13, 2021

Light Pollution, Satellites, and Variable Stars, Oh My!

byJennifer Birriel

You can contribute to astronomical science with your smartphone!

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ASP News

On the Inside

May 10, 2021

ASP2021 Summer Symposium Registration Opens!

Hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific with Astronomers for Planet Earth, ASP2021 virtual Summer Symposium is July 23 for a day of plenaries and workshops explore how to harness the astronomical perspective as we fight to protect our planet.

May 8, 2021

ASP Projects Participating in 2021 National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM for All Video Showcase

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Educational Activities

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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AstroShop

The ASP's AstroShop offers a curated selection of the best astronomy-related educational and outreach materials available. All proceeds support the mission and programs of the ASP.
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Programs

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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Events

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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