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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.
John Mulchaey, Andrew Steele, Michael Greklek-McKeon
Signatures of the First Stars and Galaxies in the Local Group
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Lori Willhite brings EPL's mass spec lab into the future
Geochronology: Decoding Earth’s Past to Shape Its Future
Does Time Have a Second Arrow? Two Carnegie Scientists Probe the Evolution of Everything
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.
Calibrating cosmic mile markers
Carnegie Undergraduates Partner with Upward Bound High School Students
Postdoc Spotlight: Tom Holoien
Letter from the Director: September 2018
Maria Drout Receives Tenth Postdoctoral Innovation and Excellence Award
Astronomers Uncover New Clues to the Star that Wouldn’t Die
Plasma-spewing quasar shines light on universe’s youth, early galaxy formation
Astronomers Win Carnegie Venture Grants
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