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Founded in 1919, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) promotes and safeguards the science of astronomy through international cooperation.
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Jun 3, 2019
    We have issued a statement on behalf of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) expressing our concern over #SatelliteConstellations: @elonmusk 's #starlink @IridiumComm @oneweb @Globalstar @amazon 's #ProjectKuiper @facebook 's #Athena socsi.in/rmjac
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Jun 1, 2021
    The Shaw Prize in Astronomy 2021 is awarded in equal shares to Victoria M Kaspi —@McGillMSI / @mcgillu & Chryssa Kouveliotou — @GWtweets for their contributions to our understanding of magnetars, a class of highly magnetized neutron stars. 🔗 orlo.uk/dWIAY
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Dec 17, 2019
    After 977 proposals were received for the designated exoplanet system for #Brazil, IAU has announced the approved names of Tupi (star) and Guarani (exoplanet). Learn more about the meaning behind these names at nameexoworlds.iau.org/brazil #IAU100 #NameExoWorlds
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Feb 11, 2019
    Today we celebrate Women and Girls in Science Day! During the #IAU100 we strongly encourage the organization of activities throughout 2019, as the perfect opportunity to celebrate girls and women in science, space and astronomy. iau-100.org/womenandgirls-… #WomenInAstronomy
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Dec 17, 2019
    100 000s of People from 112 Countries Select Names for Exoplanet Systems as part of the #IAU100 celebrations iau.org/news/pressrele… #NameExoWorlds
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Mar 14, 2024
    The IAU CPS has released a paper entitled 'Call to Protect the Dark and Quiet Sky from Harmful Interference by Satellite Constellations' that states its recommendations for the mitigation of satellite constellations’ impact on astronomy. iau.org/news/announcem…
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Sep 7, 2017
    IAU approved names for 12 features on Pluto, the first to be named after New Horizons flyby socsi.in/LWaEn
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Feb 14, 2020
    #IAU100 Celebrate Pale Blue Dot’s 30th Anniversary with Worldwide Activities Appreciating the Earth. This is the final IAU100 global project and will take place on and around 13-20 February 2020. iau-100.org/pale-blue-dot-…
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Apr 18, 2023
    The IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) invites everyone to participate in the 2023 Dark and Quiet Skies project, to be held in May. The programme includes many events throughout the month to raise awareness of the importance of dark and quiet skies. ow.ly/kEV950NLBAJ
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Mar 19, 2023
    IAU and Astronomy Groups Petition the UN to Address the Impact of Satellites on Dark and Quiet Skies Read more: iau.org/news/announcem…
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Feb 12, 2020
    #IAUnews What will be the impact of the planned mega-constellations of communication satellites on astronomical observations and on the pristine appearance of the night sky? Some preliminary findings: socsi.in/oT5wy
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    May 29, 2023
    The IAU Commission on Solar Activity (C.E2) under Division E Sun and Heliosphere represents members studying a wide range of dynamic phenomena produced by our nearest star, the Sun. Read their 2022 Annual Report (Ed. Georgoulis, M. K.) here ow.ly/enso50NVPjq
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Oct 8, 2020
    The IAU would like to clarify that a recent statement about the press coverage of the discovery of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus originated from the Organizing Committee of the IAU Commission F3 and not from the IAU Executive, nor the IAU Commission F3 membership.
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    International Astronomical Union (IAU)
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    Aug 6, 2023
    Starts today! The IAU Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRIM) will be hosted from August 7 to 11, 2023, in hybrid mode, in-person at Koriyama, Japan and online. aprim2023.org/.../31/early-b… #APRIM2023
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