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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. Andrew Robertson
The R-Process Alliance: Galactic Archaeology with Neutron-Capture Elements
Isolating astrophysical from instrumental variability at the pixel level in EPRV solar spectra
“Everyone Should Be Welcome to Ask Questions and Pursue the Truth"
Object 6 | Vera Rubin's Spiral Doodles
“Extragalactic archeology” reveals nearby galaxy’s evolution
I feel passionately about the power of nonprofits to bolster healthy communities.
Postdoctoral alumna Jo Ann Eder is committed to making the world a better place by supporting organizations, like Carnegie, that create and foster STEM learning opportunities for all.
Carnegie celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Carnegie's Scott Sheppard shares Farinella Prize
A “GPS” to guide the discovery of new materials
Predicting the mutations plants need to survive climate change
Would a carbon tax help to innovate more-efficient energy use?
The results are in! Jovian moon-naming contest winners announced
Carnegie researchers receive joint U.K.-U.S. grant to study hot spring microbes
Carnegie-led initiative receives major DOE biofuels research grant
Carnegie’s Michael Walter and Robert Hazen elected AGU Fellows
New award will honor Winslow Briggs’ legacy of mentorship
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