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ALMA Director Sean Dougherty

Dr. Sean Dougherty appointed new ALMA Director for 5-year term starting April 2018

Sign made at Women in Astronomy conference

2017 Jansky Lectureship Awarded to South African Astronomer Bernie Fanaroff

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) have awarded the 2017 Jansky Lectureship to South African astronomer Bernie Fanaroff for his exceptional contributions to radio astronomy and his unparalleled leadership through public service. He is specifically recognized for his work with the South African Square Kilometer Array Radio Telescope Project (SKA).

Women In Astronomy IV

ALMA Director Sean Dougherty

Lunchtime Wander & Chat

Dara Norman (NOAO)

Lunchtime Wander & Chat

2017 Jansky Lectureship Awarded to South African Astronomer Bernie Fanaroff

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