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We had a blast seeing everyone at #AAS248! ☄️ So many great questions & conversations — thank you! If you missed asking us something, let us know now via X! Can't wait to see all of you again soon! #NOIRLab
The planned 2026A semester shutdown at the International @GeminiObs North telescope has been cancelled—meaning operations will continue without the expected interruption, keeping critical telescope time on track for upcoming science programs.
Hey #AAS248 attendees! Come stop by the @NOIRLabAstro exhibit to meet staff, chat with colleagues, and learn more about our amazing Programs 👋 See you there!
Today @ #AAS248: Machine Learning Discovery Of Fast Transients And Moving Objects in NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Data ⏰ 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM 📍Ballroom F 📸@VRubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA/B. Quint
Press conference TODAY @ #AAS248: Fire and Ice in Planetary Systems Near and Far Don't miss it! ⏰ 2:15 PM PT - 3:15 PM PT 📍Ballroom H 📸 NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Marenfeld
Good morning, Pasadena! 🌞 If you have burning questions about @NOIRLabAstro, you can ask them via X or at our exhibit booth #AAS248
Want to learn more about the US-ELT Program? Visit our booth in the exhibit hall to talk to reps from @TMTHawaii, @gmtelescope and @NOIRLabAstro #AAS248 🔭
The International @GeminiObs North telescope is back online after a temporary pause—though with some operational restrictions still in place as teams work through recovery and stabilization. Details here: gemini.edu/news/science-o…
TODAY #AAS248 🎉 NSF NOIRLab Open House ⏰ 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. 📍Conference Center, Rm 106 Share the excitement of the start of NSF–DOE science operations, the NSF-Simons Cosmic AI Institute, public data from DOE’s @desisurvey at @KittPeakNatObs, & more! 🤩 Refreshments provided!
Today at #AAS248‼️ Plenary by Mario Juric: Early Results from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory: Mapping the Solar System and Beyond ⏰ 3:40 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 📍Ballroom DE 📸 NSF–DOE @VRubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/H. Stockebrand
We’re excited to join @AAS_Office at #AAS248 in Pasadena this week. Be sure to visit the US Extremely Large Telescope Program booth in the exhibit hall to grab some astronomy swag and chat with our experts. @TMTHawaii @giantmagellan @NOIRLabAstro 🔭
We're beyond excited to be at #AAS248 this week! Come visit us in the exhibit hall to learn all about @NSF @NOIRLabAstro and its amazing Programs — from @GeminiObs to @cerrotololo, @KittPeakNatObs, CSDC, and @VRubinObs 🤩
We're excited to see all of you at #AAS248! For the latest scoop on our science talks, open house, iposters, demos, swag & more - stay tuned with us on @NOIRLabScience! Daily updates coming your way! #Astronomy
For the first time, scientists have measured magnetic activity on planets outside our Solar System using data from MAROON-X on International @GeminiObs North, which are actively slowing down atmospheric winds on "hot Jupiters." Full story: noirlab.edu/public/news/no…
🔭 The June 2026 FT Call is open at the International @GeminiObs 🗓️ Deadline: June 30, 12PM HST.🛠️ Note: Ensure you use the updated PIT (v2026B.2.1.1) and follow DARP guidelines. Details & instrument availability: gemini.edu/news/fast-turn…
This is just part of what’s on this mountain ✨🔭 For 61 years, NSF @cerrotololo in Chile has been observing the night sky. This panoramic view captures several of its telescopes under a sky split by the Milky Way. Credit: CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Horálek
Baby stars ✨🍼 NGC 7129 is a star-forming region and reflection nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. The stars in this nebula are only about a million years old, which is extremely young on astronomical timescales. 📸 WIYN/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/T. A. Rector & H. Schweiker
Citizen science meets next-gen astronomy! 🔭 Check out the NSF-DOE @VRubinObs organization page on @the_zooniverse to participate in cutting-edge space research and help analyze massive data streams 🇨🇱✨ Get started here: zooniverse.org/organizations/…
Check out where NSF's @NOIRLabAstro mid-scale facilities have been taking data so far this semester
Astro Data Lab goes multilingual 🌎 NSF's @NOIRLabAstro now offers 60+ Jupyter training notebooks in Spanish—expanding access to big-data astronomy for a growing global community. Open-source, community-driven, and ready to explore the Universe. 🔭 noirlab.edu/science/news/a…
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