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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.
Rediscovering the History of Astronomy through the study of Ancient Observatories
Neighborhood Lecture Series w/ Bob Hazen and Mike Wong
Unveiling Galaxy Evolution with JWST PASSAGE Slitless Spectroscopy: A Pathway to Roman’s Wide-Field Surveys
Carnegie Science Celebrates Second Annual Carnegie Science Day
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NSF advances Giant Magellan Telescope to Final Design Phase
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Founding Director CTAC
Interim Director Las Campanas Observatory
National Academies names GMT and U.S. ELT program top strategic priority
Cosmic cartographers reveal diversity of star-forming galaxies in nearby universe
Discovered: the most distant known quasar with a bright radio emission
Large proto-cluster of galaxies discovered in the midst of clearing the cosmic fog
Mistaken identity: A presumed supernova is actually something much rarer
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