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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
Object 6: Vera Rubin's Spiral Doodles
“Extragalactic archeology” reveals nearby galaxy’s evolution
Object 5 | Elizabeth Ramsey's Placental Circulation Diagram
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.
A Life Among the Stars: The Science and Generosity of Henrietta Swope
Object 1 | The First Board of Trustees Meeting
The History of Las Campanas Observatory
Barbara McClintock: A Visionary Ahead of Her Time
Women Pioneers of the Desert Laboratory
20 Years Later: Carnegie Science Looks Back on the MESSENGER mission
Carnegie celebrates the legacy of Black astronauts
Developing the Proximity Fuze
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