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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.
From 7 minutes to 70000 years: the Renaissance of compact objects in binary (and triple) systems
Probing Binaries and Black Holes with Microlensing
Astronomy Lecture Series w/ Dr. Shreyas Vissapragada
Found: Most pristine star in the universe
The depths of Neptune and Uranus may be “superionic”
How did this get made? Giant planet orbits small star
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.
Assistant Building and Groundskeeper
Director Emeritus
Accounts Payable Specialist
Magellan Instrumentation Scientist
Resident Astronomer
A brief history of the "Atom Smasher"
Developing the Proximity Fuze
Experimental Petrology's Long Road to Respect
Tara Shreve watches volcanos from space
Michael L. Wong explores strange new worlds
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