Fraknoi Becomes Honorary Member of the RASC

December 2011 - Congratulations to Andrew Fraknoi, former Executive Director of the ASP, currently chair of the Foothill College astronomy department, for his selection as an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Read more.

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific Invites Nominations for the Society’s 2012 Awards

September 2011 - The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is now accepting nominations for the Society’s 2012 awards honoring excellence in astronomy research, technology, education, and public outreach. Recipients receive a cash award and engraved plaque, as well as travel and lodging to accept the award at the Society’s 124th annual meeting.

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Priscilla and Bart Bok Awards Announced

July 2011 - The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), in partnership with the American Astronomical Society (AAS), presented the annual Priscilla and Bart Bok Awards to two high-school students at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held May 8 to 13 in Los Angeles, California.

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2011 ASP Award Winners Announced

June 2011 - The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) today announces the winners of its 2011 awards for excellence in astronomy research and education. 

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2011 Winner of the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal Announced

June 2011 - The Astronomical Society of the Pacific announces that Dr. Jeremiah P. Ostriker has been awarded the 2011 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal for lifetime achievement in astronomy.

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