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Dear astro community members,</div>
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Please find the presentation I gave at the ASA on Friday, discussing the preparation and development of the next Astronomy Decadal Plan 2026-2035. </div>
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The attached includes the rationale, timeline and proposed working groups - can you please
<u>send any feedback by 18 July</u></div>
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for consideration by NCA. We have recorded the feedback received in the session already (both the discussion and on Slack).</div>
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If you have any questions let me know.</div>
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cheers,</div>
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Virginia</div>
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