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2001 American Astronomical Society
Meeting News

Astronomers from around the world will meet in Pasadena, California, June 3-7, and StarDate Online will bring you daily updates. Please visit the site daily beginning June 4 for the top news from the American Astronomical Society conference.

Highlights from the summer meeting in Pasadena, CA.

Tuesday, June 5
Survey Nets Discoveries Far and Near
Medium-Sized Black Holes Now in Stock
Super Star Cluster Hiding in Bubble
Monday, June 4
Planetary Systems May Be Rare, Astronomers Report
Scientists Develop New Approach to Search for Martian Life

Highlights from the winter meeting in San Diego.

Thursday, January 11

"Guest Star" Makes a Mess of Pulsar Theories
Wednesday, January 10

New Planets Challenge Theories
Tuesday, January 9

Giant Star May be Giving Birth to Planets

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