Community owned and managed, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) journals publish trusted peer-reviewed research from a highly diverse and international network of your peers. The Society is dedicated to enriching your research as part of a supportive and expert review process, and providing maximum impact and visibility post acceptance, now under a fully open access model adopted for the ...
AAS members and their families pose for a group picture at the 113th meeting held at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
About the AAS The American Astronomical Society is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers.
What to Expect at an AAS Meeting One objective established by the Society to help achieve its mission is to facilitate and strengthen the interactions among members through professional meetings and other means, including supporting our Divisions and others in the field. AAS Meeting Services provides comprehensive meeting planning and support to our Divisions, ourselves, and others in the ...
AAS Journals Welcome New Scientific Editors We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kat Volk and Dr. Jennifer Hanley as scientific editors for the Planetary Science Journal (PSJ). Volk, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, brings expertise in small bodies within our solar system, such as comets, trans-Neptunian objects, and the distant, icy…
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) was founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America. From humble beginnings of just over 200 members, the Society has steadily grown over time and now has nearly 7,700 members, mainly based in North America, but with 12% members from around the world. For most of its history, the AAS was operated through the dedicated service of ...