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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.
Unveiling Galaxy Evolution with JWST PASSAGE Slitless Spectroscopy: A Pathway to Roman’s Wide-Field Surveys
John Mulchaey, Andrew Steele, Michael Greklek-McKeon
Signatures of the First Stars and Galaxies in the Local Group
Carnegie Science Celebrates Second Annual Carnegie Science Day
Vote for Carnegie Science’s 2025 Holiday Card
NSF advances Giant Magellan Telescope to Final Design Phase
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.
Letter from the Director: September 2020
The CASSI program goes digital
Zoom Past the Moon: The Observatories' first virtual field trip
The odd couple: Unusual supernova explained by unexpected stellar pairing
Letter from the Director: May 2020
Summer student excellence recognized
Observatories Scientists Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
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