# 3000 Astronomers, One Thrilling Event

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Podcast: [Looking Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-up-176431)
Published: 2026-05-22T17:49:50+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up/2026-05-22/3000-astronomers-one-thrilling-event
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## Resource

What happens when 3000 astronomers gather in one place? The annual American Astronomical Society meeting puts this question to the test. In this episode, Dean Regas shares what makes a gathering like this so special, reflecting on conversations he had with like-minded astronomers at his first AAS meeting. Special thanks this episode to Diana Hannikainen, Christina Williams, Kevin Legore, Aaron Yung, Allyn Smith and Alex Thomas.Leave us a voicemail by calling (513) 352-9188 and you might hear yourself in a future episode!You can also send us your thoughts on this episode at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up More from Dean: www.astrodean.com#lookingup #lookinguppod #deanregast #astronomy #cincinnatipublicradio #NPR #lookinguppodcast

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