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American Astronomical Society, Seattle, WA
January 5 - 9, 2003
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The 201st Meeting of the American Astronomical Society was held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, WA. Exciting Chandra results were announced and many members from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics were able to attend.

CHANDRA RESULTS FROM THE AAS:

Milky Way Monster Stars in Cosmic Reality Show (06 January 03)


IMAGES FROM THE AAS
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1. Rossi Prize Lecture
The audience at the Rossi Prize lecture, which was to be given by the late Leon Van Speybroeck. CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum gave the lecture in his place.
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2. Rossi Prize Lecture
The audience at the Rossi Prize lecture, which was to be given by the late Leon Van Speybroeck. CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum gave the lecture in his place.
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3. Introduction to Rossi Prize Lecture
HEAD President Josh Grindlay introduces the ceremony for the Rossi Prize.
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4. Presentation of Rossi Prize
HEAD President Josh Grindlay (far left) presents the Rossi Prize to Leon Van Speybroeck's children, David and Elaine.
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5. Presentation of Rossi Prize
HEAD President Josh Grindlay (far left) presents the Rossi Prize to Leon Van Speybroeck's children, David and Elaine.
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6. Presentation of Rossi Prize
HEAD President Josh Grindlay (far left) presents the Rossi Prize to Leon Van Speybroeck's children, David and Elaine.
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7. Rossi Prize Lecture
The audience at the Rossi Prize lecture gives a standing ovation as Josh Grindlay presents the Rossi Prize to Leon van Speybroeck's children.
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8. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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9. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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10. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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11. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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12. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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13. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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14. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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15. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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16. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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17. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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18. Rossi Prize Lecture
CXC Director Harvey Tananbaum delivers the lecture that Leon Van Speybroeck had planned for his receipt of the Rossi Prize.
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