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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.
Probing Galactic Chemical Evolution, the Origin of the Elements, and Substellar Object Formation with the Highest Precision Stellar Abundances
Astronomy Lecture Series w/ Dr. Andrew Robertson
The R-Process Alliance: Galactic Archaeology with Neutron-Capture Elements
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“Extragalactic archeology” reveals nearby galaxy’s evolution
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Anna Michalak elected AAAS fellow
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Q&A: Searching for Life on Mars with Anushree Srivastava
Barbara McClintock: A Visionary Ahead of Her Time
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