Great discovery from citizen scientists Tom Bickle, Martin Kabatnik, and Austin Rothermich in our project Backyard Worlds: Planet 9, read more: gizmodo.com/citizen-scient…

🌕Total Lunar Eclipse Alert! 🌑The Moon crosses the sky in 2022 over Kitt Peak National Observatory, a Program of NOIRLab. As the Moon enters Earth's shadow, the sky dims, allowing stars to shine brighter. As the Moon re-emerges, the stars fade again. 📹:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Horálek

Let’s take a peek at NGC 6744, the spiral galaxy that's like a twin to our Milky Way! This📷 was taken on the Víctor M. Blanco Telescope at @CerroTololo, a Program of U.S. National Science Foundation NOIRLab in Chile. 📷:Dark Energy Survey/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA ow.ly/zlPW50T3uys

We’re so happy to host the La Serena School for Data Science 2024 at our offices in La Serena, Chile! For 10 days, 32 students from 🇺🇲🇨🇱🇦🇷🇪🇨 🇨🇷 will learn how astronomical data are processed & analyzed, including reduction pipelines, databases & scientific programming.

We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer to work in La Serena, Chile. The selected candidate will work closely with other mechanical, electrical, optical and software engineers to solve technical problems and support new instrument projects. Apply here: ow.ly/6tJn50T5hNt

✨ Remembering the incredible legacy of dark-sky advocate David Crawford, who ignited the movement against light pollution. His passion and dedication continue to inspire us all. astronomy.com/observing/how-…

Reminder! Registration is open for The First Gigayear(s) conference taking place from 30 Sept – 3 Oct. Find out more here noirlab.edu/science/events…

Join us at NOIRLab Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona for a free tour and experience astronomy research and engineering like never before! Book your tour now at noirlab.edu/public/visits/… 🔭 #Astronomy #VisitTucson Tucson AZ

Just how dark is deep space? 🌌 Astronomers, including Tod Lauer of NOIRLab, have revealed an update to their 2021 result using NASA's New Horizons to finally resolve the mystery! 🔍👀Read more: noirlab.edu/public/announc… 📷: New Horizons

This panorama image features @Geminiobs North, supported in part by the U.S. National Science Foundation and operated by @NOIRLabastro, and its neighboring telescopes on Maunakea in Hawai‘i. 📷:@geminiobs/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/T. Matsopoulos noirlab.edu/public/images/…

Congratulations to @GiantMagellan on this important milestone! It brings the #useltp one step closer to all-sky coverage by two extremely large telescopes for the benefit of the entire US astronomical community.

Are you interested in volunteering for Kitt Peak National Observatory? If you are service-minded, interested in astronomy, enjoy meeting people, and would like to work at one of the most scenic spots in Arizona, then consider joining the Kitt Peak Docent Program! kpno.noirlab.edu/support/

Telescopes tour day! The students from the La Serena School for Data Science toured Rubin Observatory, the SOAR Telescope and Cerro Tololo this past weekend. We had a blast! 📹: Nicole Lastra and Guillermo Damke

Take part in science! Participate in a @GlobeAtNight sky brightness measurement between now and 4 Sept. Have a computer, tablet, or smartphone? Help us raise public awareness about light pollution! Let's reach 20,000 data points by the end of 2024! 🌃 globeatnight.org

Look at that Milky Way over @CerroTololo! 🌌🤩Cerro Tololo, part of U.S. National Science Foundation @NOIRLabastro is home to approx. 40 telescopes from 11 tenant observatories & research projects. Featured here is the SARA Cerro Tololo Telescope. 📷:CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Horálek noirlab.edu/public/images/…

Lessons learned after La Serena School for Data Science 2024? Here you go 👇 Meeting new people, learning data science & experiencing a new culture! Until next time future colleagues! We had a blast welcoming 32 students from 🇺🇲🇨🇱🇦🇷🇪🇨 🇨🇷for 10 days in the 11th edition of LSSDS✨

Meet Leilani Lozi! 🌟Our @NOIRLabastro’s Education and Engagement Manager in Hawai‘i has been recognized with the 40 under 40 award for her leadership in community-centered educational programming centered on astronomy and Hawaiian values. Read more: noirlab.edu/public/blog/40…

Step inside @Geminiobs North and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s top observatories in action! Watch as the team preps the telescope, sunlight fills the dome, and night falls as the telescope tilts into position. ✨ 🎥NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/T. Matsopoulos

🌟Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center is turning 60 years and we want to celebrate with you! 🥳 On Friday 27 September we invite you to FREE daytime tours! Evening tours will have the same price as 1964 🕰️ starting at $7.50 💵! Go to VisitKittPeak.org to book! #KittPeak