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October 2023



  IAU Members Announcements


IAU General Secretary Resigns: Interim General Secretary Appointed

24 October 2023: The IAU regrets to announce that the General Secretary José Miguel Rodriguez Espinosa has resigned his position owing to unforeseen personal circumstances. We thank José Miguel for his service and ...

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Call for Applications to 2024 new IAU Honorary Members

17 October 2023: Applications are open to all IAU National Members to submit Honorary Members. Each National Member can propose one Honorary Member per General Assembly. The deadline for submission of candidates is ...

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  IAU Press Releases


Registrations Open for XXXII IAU General Assembly — IAU’s flagship event to take place in Africa for the first time

31 October 2023: The National Organising Committee (NOC) of the XXXII IAU General Assembly 2024 (IAU GA 2024) has announced that registration for the IAU GA 2024 is now open. The IAU GA ...




  IAU Public Announcements


NSF’s NOIRLab Seeks Reclassification of Astronomical Lasers due to Satellite Constellation Proliferation — US astronomical community urges for reclassification of laser guide stars

20 October 2023: Following a workshop organized by NSF’s NOIRLab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, a new report has been released describing the complex relationship between astronomical observatories, constellation satellite operators, NASA ...

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Further Understanding BlueWalker 3’s Impact on Astronomy — New Nature paper contains the results of international observing campaign conducted over 130 days

2 October 2023: Scientists, including astronomers from the International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference (IAU CPS), have published a paper in Nature ...

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100 Hours of Astronomy 2023

26 September 2023: From 1 to 4 October 2023, the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) will hold a 100-hour, round-the-clock, round-the-globe celebration of astronomy. The event will continue the legacy of celebrating ...

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IAU Statement on Earthquake in Morocco

14 September 2023: In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, the International Astronomical Union expresses its heartfelt condolences to colleagues, friends and families in our Moroccan community who have suffered great ...

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The IAU CPS launches SatCons 101 — New eight-part educational video course will allow participants to learn about the impact satellite constellations have on astronomy

5 September 2023: SatCons 101, a new educational curriculum for learning about the design of large satellite constellations and their impact on astronomy, has been launched by the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU ...

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The Ninth Issue of the IAU Catalyst is Now Available Online

18 August 2023: In issue 9 of the IAU Catalyst, we can hear from our President, Debra Elmegreen, on Why be an IAU Member? General Secretary Jose Miguel Espinosa provides an overview of ...

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New IAU Membership Coordinator

2 August 2023: Lina Canas has been appointed as the new Membership Coordinator of the IAU. The position is at the IAU Headquarters, located in Paris, France, hosted by the Institut d’Astrophysique ...

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New Radio Astronomical Observations Confirm Unintended Electromagnetic Radiation Emanating from Large Satellite Constellations

5 July 2023: Scientists use the LOFAR telescope to observe low-frequency radio waves from satellites in large constellations for the first time. “Unintended electromagnetic radiation” emanating from onboard electronics in Starlink satellites was ...

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Abstract Submission Open for the 5th Shaw–IAU Workshop

30 June 2023: The IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE) is pleased to announce that registration, abstract submission and speaker suggestions are open for the 5th Shaw–IAU Workshop on Astronomy for ...

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IAU Vacancy: IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach Director

23 June 2023: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) is a hub for coordinating astronomy public outreach activities worldwide. The aim is to make it easier for the public ...

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CAPjournal Issue 32 Now Available — The IAU’s Journal on Communicating Astronomy with the Public

21 June 2023: The 32nd issue of the Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal (CAPjournal) is out now! In 2022 the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) co-organised, alongside the IAU Commission C2 ...

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  IAU Science Announcements


Call for Applications to the 2023 IAU PhD Prize

13 October 2023: The IAU is inviting applications for its 2023 PhD prize, an award which celebrates the outstanding accomplishments made globally by PhD researchers in astrophysics. The deadline for applications is 15 ...

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Call for Nominations for the 2024 Gruber Cosmology Prize

10 October 2023: The Gruber Foundation invites nominations on behalf of individuals whose achievements in cosmology would make them suitable candidates for the 2024 Gruber International Prize Program. The foundation awards prizes annually ...

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Call for New Individual and Junior Members for 2024

27 September 2023: Applications are now open for new Individual Members and Junior Members of the IAU. The timelines for application submission, review and admission run concurrently for Individual and Junior Members. IAU ...

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Call for Applications for New IAU National Members

12 September 2023: The IAU is inviting applications from organisations interested in joining the IAU National Membership. Proposals should be submitted by 1 December 2023, and will be considered at the IAU XXXII ...

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Call for Applications to Host the IAU General Assembly in 2030

1 September 2023: The IAU invites its National Members to submit Letters of Intent to host the IAU XXXIV General Assembly in 2030 (GA2030). This key triennial IAU event takes place over 10 ...

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Scientific Dates & Deadlines




Administrative Dates & Deadlines

1 Nov 2023
DEADLINE for Letters of Intent to Host the IAU General Assembly in 2030 to Reach the General Secretary

15 Nov 2023
DEADLINE for Submission of Resolutions with Financial Implications

15 Nov 2023
DEADLINE for Submissions of Motions to Amend the Statutes and Bye-Laws to be Submitted to the General Secretary

29 Nov - 1 Dec 2023
5th Shaw-IAU Workshop




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