Professor Alex Filippenko named as recipient of the 2026 Dorothea Klumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Congratulations Professor Filippenko! 

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific bestows Klumpke-Roberts Award to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Professor Filippenko was reconized for his dedication over 40 years to engaging with students and the public with passion and  enthusiam through educational talks, lectures and outreach. 

You can read the full award announcement on the ASP Website.