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Results of the 2008 AURA Annual Elections

AURA Receives Letter from GMT and TMT Boards

NSF Approves Appointment of David Silva as NOAO Director

AURA Provides Testimony to House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science regarding NSF and NASA Programs

AAAC 2008 Annual Report

SOC sends letter regarding ATST funding

NSF and STFC announce UK position in Gemini

Statement from the Gemini Board regarding UK involvement in Gemini

Newly Released Report Focuses on Economic Impact of Astronomy, Space Sciences and Planetary Sciences Research in Arizona

The Solar Observatory Council met March 11-13, 2008 in Maui. The council met with Maui community leaders on the evening of March 11.
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AURA opens new dormitory facility on Cerro Pachon.
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