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A NASA Picture Show with Universal Appeal

There are more ways to see the universe than there are people on earth or stars in the sky. Found out about some of the best with APOD.

Bart Erbach February 1, 2019

Another Pale Blue Dot: Inside SETI Institute’s Exoplanet Search with Dr. Franck Marchis

Dr. Frank Drake’s 1980 vision of an organized Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence [SETI] has become big science today. Read more here!

David Kiefer January 1, 2019

Ultraviolet Universe with Steven Mohammed

Ultraviolet light is known for its use in detecting counterfeit money, fluorescing rocks and bug zappers, as well as causing sunburn. But UV light can also give us a different view of the universe via space telescopes designed to function in that part of the spectrum. At Columbia University’s Pupin Hall on November 2nd, Steven Mohammed summarized the history and science of ultraviolet astronomy.

Stanley Fertig January 1, 2019

Top 10 Things to do on your Space Vacation Before you Die with Dr. Jana Grcevich

Who doesn’t love a vacation? If you’re the exploring type, who loves a trip to remote exotic locales, you might wish to consider a space

Stanley Fertig December 1, 2018

Stephen Hawking’s Life and Work with Mr. Greenstein

On Friday November 2nd at the Museum of Natural History, as part of the ongoing lecture series, the AAA was proud to host George Greenstein

Brian Berg December 1, 2018

A Rising Star Reveals Pluto

What exactly is a rising star? Well, by whichever definition you choose, Briley Lewis certainly fits the bill. A senior at Columbia College, recipient of

Stanley Fertig June 1, 2018

Cool Stars, Hot Exoplanets with Dr. Emily Rice

Clad in a striking purple Jupiter-atmosphere-themed dress, on March 23rd at Columbia University’s Pupin Hall, Dr. Emily Rice gave an at once informative, far-reaching and

Stanley Fertig May 1, 2018

Professor Paul Wiita on “Measuring and Modeling Variability in Quasars and Blazars”

On Friday, November 10th, College of New Jersey Professor of Physics and Astronomy Paul Wiita, fascinated an audience at the American Museum of Natural History,

Leo Genn December 1, 2017

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