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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.
Carnegie Trustee Emeritus Samuel Bodman Dies
Erik Hauri, who found water on the Moon, dies at 52
DTM Staff Scientist Erik Hauri Passes Away
Stellar “swarms” help astronomers understand the evolution of stars
Particulate pollution’s impact varies greatly depending on where it originated
Under pressure, hydrogen offers a reflection of giant planet interiors
Autism Linked to Egg Cells’ Difficulty Creating Large Proteins
Bernard Burke, who co-discovered Jupiter’s “voice,” dies at 90
Maria Drout Receives Tenth Postdoctoral Innovation and Excellence Award
Pacific Ocean’s Effect on Arctic Warming
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