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What would it be like to fly through Saturn’s rings? Our new article takes you on a tour through one of the Solar System’s most beautiful wonders, explaining the many ways it looks entirely different up close. Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute

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One of the oldest and largest amateur astronomy clubs turns 100. To celebrate, join Planetary Radio host Sarah Al-Ahmed on this week’s episode as she attends the Los Angeles Astronomical Society’s centennial star party and speaks with some of its major figures, including Griffith Observatory Director Ed Krupp.

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How will Artemis search for life? Last week, Society staff helped lead two events at the Astrobiology Science Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Chief of Space Policy Casey Dreier led a discussion on “Astrobiology Strategy in the Age of Artemis,” while Director of Government Relations Jack Kiraly held an event on communicating with the U.S. Congress.

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Our book club goes live with “The Edge of Space-Time.” Join host Mat Kaplan for a live conversation with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, author of “The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie,” as they explore the physics of the universe through popular culture and Black feminist thought. Members can join in the online member community at 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 2, and participate in the discussion. Not yet a member? Join today.



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