Astronomy and Astrophysics Society

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Society at the University of Florida organized a de-stressing event for students on March 30, 2023. The event included coloring activities, snacks, and a movie playing in the background. Students had the opportunity to take a break from their studies and relax in a calming environment, and recharge before returning to their studies. The new club t-shirts were also distributed.

The University of Florida Campus Teaching Observatory hosted an observing night where students got the opportunity to observe celestial bodies through telescopes at UF's Campus Teaching Observatory. It was a clear, crisp night, and students were excited to catch a glimpse of the craters on the moon, Venus, the Pleiades star cluster, and the Orion Nebula. As each student peered through the eyepiece, their faces lit up with wonder and amazement. The experience sparked a newfound curiosity and fascination with space that many said they would pursue further, leaving the observatory feeling inspired and energized. The Campus Teaching Observatory organizes a public observing night every Friday, open to any guest. Be sure to come out to the next observing night! Grady Robbins, an astronomy student at UF and an AAS officer, looking through one of the telescopes. It was a clear night. Pictured here is the constellation Orion, captured by AAS officer Rishabh Tatiraju. A couple of telescopes ...

On March 21, 2023, the Astronomy and Astrophysics Society held a general body meeting (GBM) to discuss upcoming club events. The meeting was well attended by undergraduate and graduate students alike. Following the GBM, the club hosted a CV-building workshop for undergraduate students. The workshop featured graduate students as speakers who provided valuable insights on building an effective curriculum vitae (CV) for future job and internship applications. The graduate students shared their experiences and tips on crafting a strong CV, including highlighting relevant coursework, research experience, and extracurricular activities. The workshop provided a great opportunity for undergraduate students to gain valuable information and advice from graduate students who have recently gone through the process of applying for jobs and internships. Overall, the CV-building workshop was a great success and provided a valuable learning experience for all attendees. We thank our graduate volunteer...