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Three Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Scientists to Be Honored at the 2026 Smithsonian Secretary's Research Prize Ceremony

Laura Brenneman and Catherine Zucker receive Secretary's Research Prizes; Rosanne Di Stefano to deliver the 13th annual Bruce William "Will" Morrison Memorial Lecture Cambridge, MA (October 27, 2026) ...
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NASA’s Hubble Fellowship Program Symposium Brings 70 Early-Career Astronomers to the Center for Astrophysics

Cambridge, MA (October 8, 2026) — Last week, the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) hosted 70 NASA Hubble Fellows from across the U.S. for the program’s Annual Symposium in ...
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CfA Researchers Lead Two of 24 NASA Projects Selected to Expand Public Access to Space Science Nationwide

Mary Dussault's "Telescopes for All" and Alyssa Goodman's "Cosmic Data Stories" among winning proposals in NASA's $23.5 Million Science Activation Program. Cambridge, MA (October 14, 2026) —NASA’s ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Wins AI For Math Fund Award

Cambridge, MA (October 14, 2026) —Cecilia Garraffo, CfA astrophysicist and AstroAI director, has been awarded $316,000 as part of a $988,000 AI for Math Fund award from Renaissance Philanthropy in ...
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Astronomer Liam Connor Awarded Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering

The 20 early-career scientists, mathematicians, and engineers will each receive $985,834 over five years to pursue their research. Cambridge, MA (Oct. 15, 2026)---Astronomer Liam Connor of the Center ...
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Fireworks in the Sky: Gemini North Reveals Pearl-Like Knots in the Remnant of a Supernova Witnessed in the Year 1181

Cambridge, MA (October 6, 2026)--No, this is not a fireworks display. This is Pa 30 — the likely remnant of the historic supernova witnessed in the year 1181, now captured here in unprecedented detail ...
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CfA Seminars (on hold)

Please note: the CfA Seminars are currently on hold. The CfA Seminars aim to provide opportunities for early-career researchers to present their work on exciting and diverse topics to the CfA ...
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Stars & Planets Seminars

Stars & Planets Seminars were held in Phillips Auditorium on Mondays, 12:00-1:00 PM The seminars are now combined with Galaxies and Cosmology Seminars and can be seen here: ...