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Astronomer Michael R. Blanton joined the Carnegie Science Observatories as its 12th director in January 2026. In this role he oversees astronomical research in Pasadena and telescope operations at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.
Astronomy Lecture Series w/ Dr. Anat Shahar
Rediscovering the History of Astronomy through the study of Ancient Observatories
Neighborhood Lecture Series w/ Bob Hazen and Mike Wong
A Life Among the Stars: The Science and Generosity of Henrietta Swope
Unveiling the Atmospheres of Distant Worlds
Wanted: Exoplanets With a Flair for Drama
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