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Artist's conception of neutron stars colliding, by Robin Dienel, courtesy of Carnegie Institution for Science

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amateur astronomer looks at the sky with binoculars

February 26, 2025

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See a "Parade of Planets" on Feb 28!

Las Campanas Observatory — Las Campanas Observatory in Chile, established in 1969 by Carnegie Science as light pollution in Los Angeles increasingly hindered scientific observing there. Credit: Carnegie Science

December 23, 2024

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Q&A | Insights from early career astronomers Jessica Spake, Peter Senchyna, and Shreyas Vissapragada

The planet Mercury on a black background. This colorful view of Mercury was produced by using images from the color base map imaging campaign during MESSENGER's primary mission. NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Science

August 30, 2024

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Q&A: 20 years since the MESSENGER mission

A red giant star and white dwarf orbit each other in this artist's concept of a nova similar to T Coronae Borealis. Artwork is courtesy of NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center.

August 30, 2024

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Q&A: Astronomers await a "once-every-80-years" stellar explosion

NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered “leopard spots” on a reddish rock nicknamed “Cheyava Falls” in Mars’ Jezero Crater in July 2024. Scientists think the spots may indicate that, billions of years ago, the chemical reactions in this rock could have supported microbial life; other explanations are being considered. NASA/JPL-Caltech

August 09, 2024

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Q&A: "Intriguing" Martian rock discovered by rover

Brittany Belin with plants

July 23, 2024

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Meet Brittany Belin

GMT Rendering | Giant Magellan Telescope – GMTO Corporation

March 21, 2024

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Carnegie Scientists Share How the Giant Magellan Will Change Astronomy

Emily Zakem writes on the whiteboard wall of a Carnegie Science office at Caltech.

December 22, 2023

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Meet Emily Zakem

Weinberger Leaning in Shadow

November 29, 2023

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Beyond the skyline: A chat with Alycia Weinberger on science and community

Postdocs and scientists cheer on Rapids Bridge in Rock Creek Park during Postdoc Appreciation Day

August 21, 2023

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Crafting a Competitive Postdoctoral Application: Insider Tips from EPL Experts