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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
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Unveiling the Atmospheres of Distant Worlds
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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.
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Young, unattached Jupiter analog found in solar neighborhood
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A distant planet's interior chemistry may differ from our own
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