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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 28/09/2026

The stars are part of our stories and Hispanic heritage is part of the story of space.✨🌌 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the many ways the cosmos connects science, culture, and identity. Long before modern spaceflight, Indigenous civilizations—including the Maya and Mexica (Aztec)⤵️

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 26/09/2026

Some behind the scenes pics from our CEO Hakeem's StarTalk episode! Thanks so much to @neildegrassetyson.com for the fun cosmic discussion - can't wait to see Hakeem on future Star Talk episodes 💫☀️😎 If you want more from Hakeem, a new episode of Astro Beat dropped yesterday! More info below ⤵️

Neil and Hakeem pose with each other's most recent books!

Neil signing his book for Hakeem while Hakeem watches with excitement 🤩

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 24/09/2026

What happens when a black hole wakes up and starts firing “cosmic bullets”? 👀🌌 In our newest AstroBeat episode, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi explores how XRISM reveals these powerful outflows and what they could mean for the Sculptor Galaxy

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 24/09/2026

Join @aussiastronomer.bsky.social, for “The Search for Earth 2.0: Why We Think It Exists, and How We’re Going to Find It.” Explore the surprising worlds we’ve already discovered and the ambitious telescope plans that could help us find a rocky planet like ours around a Sun-like star.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 22/09/2026

Happy Equinox! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we are celebrating the Autumnal Equinox 🍂, the first day of fall! More than just pumpkin spice lattes and changing leaves, the equinox marks the beginning of astronomical autumn - when the length of day and night are roughly equal around the world.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 15/09/2026

One of our proudest and best-known traditions over our 137 years is the ASP Awards, in which we recognize individual achievements in astronomy research, technology, education, and public outreach each year. We are pleased to announce our 2026 award winners, listed in the thread below!

💫 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal: Dr. Steve B. Howell, Senior Research Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center
💫Robert J. Trumpler Award: Dr. Jesse Han, Recently received his Doctorate & currently a Stanford U Science Fellow
💫Klumpke-Roberts Award: Dr. Alexei Filippenko, Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of California, Berkeley
💫Arthur B.C. Walker II Award: Dr. Dara J. Norman, Director of the Community Science & Data Center at NSF NOIRLab
💫Las Cumbres Amateur Outreach Award: Michael Overacker, Retired firefighter & professional photographer; Master Observer, Astronomical League
💫Richard H. Emmons Award: Michael A. Reid, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
💫Maria and Eric Muhlmann Award: Dr. Shelley Adams Wright, Professor in the Depy of Astronomy & Astrophysics at UC San Diego

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 09/09/2026

Have you checked out our new Astro Beat YouTube channel? Science explainers from our CEO, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi 💫 Our 16-minute video "If There's Water, Is There Life?" explores new evidence of Mars' ocean past. This has bigger significance, not just in our solar system but across the galaxy! 🪐

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 08/09/2026

Happy #StarTrekDay! 60 years ago today, Star Trek warped into our living rooms, changing TV & space history. This influential franchise continues to inspire new generations of space explorers, from astronomers to astronauts to astrophysicists, shaping our space community for the better. 🔭🚀

LCARS inspired graphic saying Happy Star Trek Day from Astro Society!

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 01/09/2026

Our conference was epic! We're still processing the amazing conversations, presentations, & speaker wisdom from last week. Our sincere gratitude to our 2026 sponsors for their support and partnership. Check out their exciting work & we can't wait to see you in 2027 for another stellar event!💫🔭

Thank you to:
NASA Science Activation
StreamAlive
American Astronomical Society (AAS)
DarkSky
Startorialist
Celestron, LLC.
Chabot Space & Science Center
Alternative Technologies
NSF NOIRLab
Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc.
Tau Immersive LLC
Astronomy for Equity
American Institute of Physics
Lunar and Planetary Institute
National Association for Interpretation
National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA)

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Shanil Virani @shanilv.ca · 31/08/2026

From across one small world, we gathered beneath the same sky. They came for community, learning & connection. They left with inspiration, hope, ideas, love & gratitude. Thank you #StreamAlive, @astrosociety.org’s Official Audience Engagement Partner, for helping #Astronomy250 bring us together.🔭🧪

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Shanil Virani @shanilv.ca · 28/08/2026

Day 2 of #Astronomy250 begins! Yesterday reminded us that no single culture owns the cosmos, nor the stories we tell beneath it. Today we ask: Who gets to discover the Universe — and how have new ways of seeing transformed what humanity knows? The conversation continues. The Universe awaits. 🧪🔭👨🏾‍🔬

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 20/08/2026

Astronomy@250 Conference 🔭 Attend virtually from anywhere in the world on 27-29 August. Three days with some of the top names in astronomy, five programming tracks & networking w/ larger space & astro community. AAS is glad to be an event sponsor! astrosociety.org/events-home/... @astrosociety.org

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 21/08/2026

We are thrilled to have your support as always! Plus: Dr. Tom Rice, AAS Director of Education Programs, is scheduled to moderate Plenary 4, "Why Astronomy? Imagining the Next 250 Years" on Saturday, 8/29 at 9am PT/noon ET. Excited to have him on board! 🔭

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Alternative Technologies @alternativetechs.com · 26/08/2026

It's not too late to sign up for the @astrosociety.org conference. AT is a proud supporter of the August 27-29th event. Check it out!

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 26/08/2026

Astro enthusiasts: the 2026 annual conference schedule is live! If you're a procrastinator, rejoice! You still have 24 hours to register for this 3-day virtual event & join this extraordinary community for deep insights into the past 250 years of astronomy & how we'll shape the future.🔭 Link below⬇️

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 26/08/2026

Are you ready for the Nancy Grace Roman telescope launch this weekend? @kuiperkat.org, @cosmicrosie.bsky.social, & our Director of Ed Vivian are bound for the Space Coast, so stay tuned for photo & video! Til then, register for our FREE panel on NGR's life & legacy, live on Thursday 8/27 on Zoom 🚀🌌

Astronomy@250: the Life and Legacy of Nancy Grace Roman

Live on Thursday, August 27 5pm PT/8pm ET on Zoom
Free panel kicking off our annual conference!
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/nancygraceroman

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 25/08/2026

It's the final countdown! We'd like to thank our remaining sponsors of Astronomy@250, the @aas.org and the Chabot Space & Science Center. We are thrilled to have the AAS Director of Education Programs, Dr. Tom Rice, moderating "Why Astronomy? Imagining the Next 250 Years" on 8/29 at 9am PT/noon ET.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 21/08/2026

Countdown to launch is on!🚀 Our annual conference, Astronomy@250, starts in six days. Are you ready? Here is the full schedule to assist in mission preparedness.📑📋 Feeling FOMO now that the schedule is live? There's still time to register!

Astro Society 2026: Astronomy @ 250
A Virtual Conference
Launching in T-6 days!
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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 20/08/2026

A special partnership has arrived - we're teaming up with StreamAlive! This is StreamAlive — live maps, live polls, live word clouds, built right into your chat. A perfect pairing for a virtual conference with global attendees. Astronomy@250 kicks off in exactly ONE WEEK! Are you ready?

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Shanil Virani @shanilv.ca · 19/08/2026

One week until #Astronomy@250! Nancy Grace Roman helped build an astronomical future she would never live to see. On Thurs, Aug. 27, join us for a FREE celebration of her life, legacy, vision — and what one generation can make possible for the next. 🔭🧪👩‍🔬 🌌 5pm PT / 8pm ET 🔗 bit.ly/nancygraceroman

One week until #Astronomy@250!

Nancy Grace Roman helped build an astronomical future she would never live to see.

On Thursday, Aug. 27, join us for a FREE celebration of her life, legacy, vision — and what one generation can make possible for the next. 🔭🧪👩‍🔬

🌌 5pm PT / 8pm ET
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/nancygraceroman

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 18/08/2026

Our annual conference fast approaches & we still have a few more sponsors to thank! We are proud to affiliate with these excellent organizations: 💫AIP advances, promotes, & serves the physical sciences for the benefit of all, empowering the organizations & people that make discoveries possible.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 17/08/2026

Our Director of Education, Vivian White, is at Astro ACCEL in Portugal, attending presentations & discussing our work to expand #astronomy education for all - looks like a fantastic event! Here are a couple photos from the conference, including Dr. Kara Hoover's talk on wayfinding and research.

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Back in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & delighted to see that my little gift of 300 eclipse glasses to my local high school went down well! Councillor Dalgleish:"Seeing a solar eclipse is a life event & could well inspire a whole new generation of astronomers for #Edinburgh” 🤞🤞🔭 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

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Edinburgh pupils gifted solar eclipse viewing glasses on return to school

Pupils at Portobello High School were given the chance to view the historic moment safely

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 13/08/2026

Did you know that our virtual conference has five programming tracks? Today we're highlighting track four, "Building the Tools of Discovery" - this includes the observatories, technology, and citizen science that expands and changes our understanding of the Universe.

Featured Programming Track graphic for Building the Tools of Discovery - Astronomy @ 250: A Virtual Conference
Register: Astrosociety.org

Photo of the Liberty Nebula as the key image

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 10/08/2026

Congratulations to @astrosociety.org's @shanilv.ca on the premiere of "Cosmic Vistas" on #BBCEarth, an 8-part series! As both a science consultant and on-camera expert, Shanil helped bring the wonder and excitement of space exploration & astronomy to audiences around the world.🧪🔭 bit.ly/CosmicVistas

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Cosmic Vistas: A New View - BBC Earth

Cosmic Vistas, Season 1, is an 8-episode documentary series that examines contemporary advancements in the realm of space exploration. Each episode looks at three different stories, using groundbreaki...

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 12/08/2026

Perhaps you just saw us at the #StarTrek convention last week and heard about our Astronomy @ 250 conference! One of our five panel tracks, "The Next 250 Years," features discussion on future discoveries, space exploration, and the evolving space economy.

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Shanil Virani @shanilv.ca · 11/08/2026

Before a telescope carried her name, Dr. Nancy Grace Roman imagined a future in which humanity could see the Universe from space. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬 On Aug. 27, join the @astrosociety.org for a FREE, public celebration of the life & legacy of #NASA’s first Chief of Astronomy. Register: 🔗 bit.ly/nancygraceroman

Before a telescope carried her name, Nancy Grace Roman imagined a future in which humanity could see the Universe from space.

On Aug. 27, join us for a FREE celebration of the life & legacy of NASA’s first Chief of Astronomy.

Register free: bit.ly/nancygraceroman

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Our Island Universe @ourislanduniverse.space · 08/08/2026

We are made of star stuff and our species has always been compelled to explore — over that hill, past that body of water, & up there. I was privileged to help tell that story as science consultant & on-camera expert for #CosmicVistas. I hope you’ll join us on the journey. Premieres on #BBC #Earth.🧪🔭

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Shanil Virani @shanilv.ca · 07/08/2026

For thousands of years, we’ve looked up and asked the same questions: Where did we come from? Where are we going? Tonight at 10p ET/PT Cosmic Vistas debuts on #BBCEarth. I’m honored to have served as science consultant and on-camera expert for Cosmic Vistas, premiering this week on BBC Earth.🔭🧪

We are made of star stuff, and our species has always been compelled to explore. I was privileged to help tell that story as science consultant and on-camera expert for Cosmic Vistas. I hope you’ll join us on the journey. Premieres tonight at 10p ET/PT on BBC Earth.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 03/08/2026

🙌🏻Conference sponsor appreciation post🙌🏻 The Astro Society thanks Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. for being one of our amazing sponsors this year. Digitalis manufactures & sells digital planetarium systems for portable and fixed domes. (1/2)

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 31/07/2026

What if Mars wasn't always the "Red Planet?" 🌊🔴 Billions of years ago, Mars may have looked more like Earth—a world with a vast ocean, flowing rivers, sandy coastlines, and perhaps the building blocks of life. Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi explores the latest scientific evidence suggesting that Mars...

Link to our new Astro Beat episode in the thread below!
Unlocking the Martian Past - Space Explainers with Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi
Follow on YouTube @AstroBeatShow

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 30/07/2026

FREE panel event kicking off our conference on Thursday, August 27 at 5pm PT/8pm ET! Celebrate the life & legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman with a panel moderated by Dr. France Córdova, exploring Dr. Roman’s vision, leadership, philanthropy, & enduring influence on astronomy. Our esteemed panel:

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 28/07/2026

Today we spotlight our conference track Ancient Skies, New Nation: -Highlights culture & knowledge present at the founding of the US -Focuses on Indigenous astronomy traditions & still-practiced techniques -Shown below, the bright Scorpius constellation points south/SE, an essential wayfinding tool🔭

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Ancient Skies, New Nation: Astronomy, culture, and knowledge systems at the founding of the US
Register: astrosociety.org

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 27/07/2026

TOMORROW! Free live YouTube webinar from the NASA Night Sky Network on how to host your own International Observe the Moon Night event - chat with our experts at 6pm PT/9pm ET! 🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘 www.youtube.com/live/8apFGAM...

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 27/07/2026

So happy to have STARtorialist on board as a sponsor! We've loved their products for years, and our staff frequently dons their accessories when we have public astronomy events. Check them out and give them a follow!

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 24/07/2026

A new episode of Astro Beat is live! 📣📣 If there is water...is there life? Our CEO, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, looks at our local neighborhood (our solar system!) and which celestial bodies contain water. Scientists now believe that Mars once held a giant ocean, and with it, the possibility of life. 🌏💧

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 23/07/2026

In 5 days, join the NASA Night Sky Network + our staff for a FREE webinar on International Observe the Moon Night!🌖🌝 Tuesday, July 28, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET: experienced event hosts will discuss this global observing program, how you can get involved, & program resources available this year.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 22/07/2026

It's that time again - time to thank our conference sponsors!👏 Our heartfelt thanks to Celestron for being one of our fantastic sponsors this year. Their wide range of telescopes work for all levels of learning, from amateurs to professional astronomers alike, and bring the universe right to you.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 21/07/2026

Beaming in on this Tuesday to let you know that if you are among the first 50 people to register for our virtual conference, Astronomy @ 250, you'll get a special NASA 250 The Rocket's Red Glare patch, as worn by the Artemis II crew! 🚀🚀 (1/2)

Artemis II crew shows off their patches on their sleeves - all hands in!

Vivian celebrating her Moon joy with the patch!

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 20/07/2026

Not long now - our annual conference starts in just over 5 weeks! 💫 We're offering a free panel as we kick off yet another jam-packed virtual event, focusing on "The Life and Legacy of Nancy Grace Roman". NASA's first Chief Astronomer and the Mother of Hubble, Roman's namesake telescope...

Astronomy @ 250
Annual Conference Kickoff Event
The Life & Legacy of Nancy Grace Roman
Thursday, August 27, 2026
5pm PT/8pm ET on Zoom
Register now: bit.ly/nancygraceroman

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 17/07/2026

Apollo astronauts didn't just bring home Moon rocks. they brought a warning about lunar regolith, aka lunar dust - it coated everything, scratched equipment, clogged seals, and even found its way into the astronauts' lungs! Decades later, regolith is still a challenge facing NASA's Artemis program.

Graphic announcing the new ep of Astro Beat - Lunar Dust: Solving Mars? Hosted by CEO Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi

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Shanil Virani @shanilv.ca · 17/07/2026

For 250 years, #astronomy has changed how we see the universe — and ourselves. Registration is now OPEN for the @astrosociety.org's Astronomy@250 virtual conference! It is a celebration of discovery, humanity, and the next 250 years of exploration. #astro250 ✨🔭🧪 🔗 astrosociety.org/events-home/...

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Astro Society Conference 2026: Astronomy@250

The Astro Society 2026: Astronomy@250 is a virtual conference celebrating 250 years of astronomy in the United States.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 16/07/2026

Nancy Grace Roman personally had a long relationship with the Astro Society & we are beyond thrilled that her namesake telescope is launching next month! ✨🔭 This 1-min video provides the basics of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope & its job once it reaches LaGrange Point 2 & beams data back to Earth.

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 14/07/2026

Webinar incoming! Hear from the NASA Night Sky Network - a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs partnering with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to bring the wonders of space down to Earth for communities everywhere, including educators, through hands-on activities...

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 13/07/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE!🚨 Our FREE workshop with Virgin Galactic commercial astronaut & space educator Ron Rosano is TOMORROW at noon PT/3pm ET! This is an excellent entry point for inspiring students of all ages in classrooms & other STEM spaces. Register via our Learn @ portal & prepare for liftoff! 🪐✨🚀

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Amy Imhoff @amyimhoff1701.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

In exactly four weeks, what will you be up to? I'll be hosting a party at the VooDoo Lounge at the Rio on behalf of @astrosociety.org benefitting space education! My co-host is the ever awesome @spottedgiraffe.bsky.social & her podcast, @strangenewpod.com! 8/8, 9pm, drinks & snacks included 🍹✨🥟🍡

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 09/07/2026

Our annual conference registration is open and we want you to get the best deal! Attend virtually from the comfort of your home or office - anywhere in the world 🌏 on August 27-29. Three days with some of the top names in astronomy, five programming tracks, and...

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 07/07/2026

Have you marked your calendars and signed up for our July 14 FREE workshop with Virgin Galactic astronaut Ron Rosano? This cool discussion is ONE WEEK away!🚀🚀🚀 Date & Time: Tuesday 7/14, 4pm-5pm Pacific / 7pm-8pm Eastern Click below & reserve your spot 📲 learn.astrosociety.org/products/ins...

Ron Rosano in his official Virgin Galactic portrait

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The Astro Society @astrosociety.org · 07/07/2026

Something exciting is on the way! We're close to launching Astro Beat, our new video and podcast channel featuring our CEO, astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, as host. You can follow us now on YouTube at Astro Beat Show 💫🚀

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