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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.
Characterizing exoplanets and their atmospheres with the JWST MANATEE program
Dr. Fay-Wei Li
Dr. Klaus Palme
Six Wild Discoveries from JWST
Unveiling the Atmospheres of Distant Worlds
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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.
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AAAS and Carnegie Institution announce 2020 fellows
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Leopoldo Infante Appointed Director of Carnegie’s Las Campanas Observatory
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Earth’s first example of recycling—its own crust!
Visualizing debris disk “roller derby” to understand planetary system evolution
Solid metal has “structural memory” of its liquid state
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