14 January 2025 | AAS Meeting | National Harbor, MD

The Lunar Frontier

Advancing Interferometry and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics

Brightly lit ferris wheel sitting on the horizon in front of National Harbor, Maryland. The ferris wheel is reflected in the light of the Potomac river.

Introduction

We are pleased to invite you to ‘The Lunar Frontier: Advancing Interferometry and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics’ taking place as a splinter session at the 245th American Astronomical Society Meeting in National Harbor, MD.

As lunar exploration advances through NASA’s Artemis program, this special session will serve as a platform for the broader astronomy and astrophysics community to learn about interferometry and the multi-messenger astrophysics landscape on the Moon.

The deadline to register is December 6, 2024. This an in-person meeting, with no hybrid option. Attendance requires registration for AAS Meeting, with option for single-day registration.

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Organizing Committees

  • Dr. Richard Green, University of Arizona (co-chair)
  • Prof. Karan Jani, Vanderbilt University (co-chair)
  • Prof. Martin Elvis, Harvard University
  • Prof. Joseph Silk, Johns Hopkins University 
  • Dr. Gioia Rau, NSF, NASA GSFC
  • Dr. Kenneth G. Carpenter, NASA GSFC

Session Topics

  • Lunar Low Frequency Radio Interferometry
  • Lunar Gravitational-Wave Interferometry
  • Multi-messenger Lunar Interferometry
  • Lunar Science Plans of NASA and Industries
  • Protecting the Moon for Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Discussion for Broader Astronomy Community Involvement 

Accommodation

Accommodation options can be found on the AAS website. The venue is the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. To ensure the AAS group rate, reservations must be made by January 5, 2025.

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Agenda

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Participants

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