The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established 1899, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. The basic objective of the AAS is to promote the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The membership (~6,500) also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers and others whose research interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising contemporary astronomy.

2009 Membership Renewals in Progress

You can renew your 2009 membership and subscription dues online now. Log in to the members only section. Click 'e-Billing Reminder' and pay your dues online with a credit card.

213th AAS Meeting — Long Beach, CA

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4-8 January 2009

Venue

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

www.longbeachcc.com

New Submissions for Astronomy Education Review

Beginning in November 2008, new submissions to AER are being handled by the AAS. When you are ready to submit a new paper, send an email message, with the manuscript attached, to aer@aas.org. Correspondence about manuscripts submitted before 1 November 2008 should continue to go to aer@noao.edu.

Vote In The AAS and Divisions Elections

Vote Online

Click the link below to go to the AAS Voting page. You will need to log in with your AAS member login (default is your member ID or last name) and password. If you have a problem logging in try resetting your password.

Vote in the AAS 2008 2009 elections

Donate to the AAS Now and Help Astronomy Happen

Donate to the AAS

By donating to the AAS, members of the public can help enable astronomers to make new discoveries, collaborate more effectively and share their results with the public through publication.

2009 Is the International Year of Astronomy

The 62nd General Assembly of the United Nations has designated 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy. Working with the IAU, ASP, AAVSO, Astronomical League, IDA and other astronomy partners, the AAS will help organize and carry out a dynamic program of activities for the International Year of Astronomy.

For further details, see the IYA-USA web page at: www.astronomy2009.us

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