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	Royal Astronomical Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The society acts as the professional body for astronomers and geophysicists in the UK and fellows may apply for the Science Council's Chartered Scientist status through the society.
		The first person to hold the title of President of the Royal Astronomical Society was William Herschel, though he never chaired a meeting, and since then the post has been held by many distinguished astronomers.
		The Society represents the interests of astronomy and geophysics to UK national and regional, and European government and related bodies, and maintains a press office, through which it keeps the media and the public at large informed of relevant developments in these sciences.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Astronomical_Society (707 words)

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		The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is a US society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC.
		The constitution of the group was written by Hale, George Comstock, Edward Morley, Simon Newcomb and Edward Pickering.
		The AAS name of the society was not finally decided until 1915, previously it was the Society the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America.
	wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/a/am/american_astronomical_society.html (146 words)

	Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS) ÇáÌãÚíÉ ÇáÝáßíÉ ÇáÃÑÏäíÉ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS) - previously known as the Jordanian Amateur Astronomers Society - was founded in Amman in September 1987.
		Popularization of Astronomy, that is, spreading astronomical culture and awareness among all classes of the Community, and ascertaining the importance of astronomy and allied sciences in every-day life, and their inter-relationship with all fields of knowledge (such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, environmental sciences, technology, communications,...
		Organizing "Astronomical Camps" in the Jordanian deserts, which are usually devoted to certain astronomical events, such as meteor showers, comets,...
	www.jas.org.jo (472 words)

	Stirling Astronomical Society - Home
		Stirling Astronomical Society (Scottish Charity No. SC 032272) is open to those aged 11 years or over and who have an interest in astronomy.
		The SAS also has a very comprehensive collection of astronomical photographs taken by members, a sample of which can be seen in our Gallery, and publishes a regular newsletter, the Mercury.
		The Stirling Astronomical Society is affiliated to the Scottish Astronomers Group (SAG) — a body of active amateur observers who report regularly to the British Astronomical Society — and SAS members are welcome at SAG meetings also.
	www.stirlingastronomicalsociety.org.uk (230 words)

	American Astronomical Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The American Astronomical Society (AAS, pronounced "double-A-S") is a US society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC.
		The main aim of the AAS is to further the science of astronomy and closely related fields of science.
		The AAS name of the society was not finally decided until 1915, previously it was the "Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Astronomical_Society (500 words)

	The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
		The Society is a body consisting of both amateur and professional astronomers.
		Shortly after the 1910 apparition of Halley's Comet, the Cape Astronomical Association was established (1912), with SS Hough, HM Astronomer at the Cape, as President.
		Following an invitation from the Cape Association it was decided in 1922 to merge the two Associations to form the "Astronomical Society of South Africa".
	www.saao.ac.za /assa/html/2_the_society.html (241 words)

	Royal Astronomical Society (London)
		The reasons given by Herschel point to the fact that it was due to the lack of progress in mathematics and the mathematical side of astronomy in Britain.
		There are records of Pearson proposing an Astronomical Society in 1812, or earlier, and certainly Baily's recommendation that such a Society be formed appears in print in a 1819 article.
		It was during the first year of the Society's existance, in November, that they began to hold their meetings in rooms belonging to the Medical and Chirurgical Society in Lincoln's Inn Fields.
	www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Societies/Astronomical.html (1082 words)

	Lebanese Astronomical Society
		The Lebanese Astronomical Society "L.A.S" (Originally known as: The Lebanese Amateur Astronomical Society) was founded in BEIRUT, LEBANON by a group of amateur astronomers.
		The objective of the society is to promote the Sciences of Astronomy and all its branches.
		In addition to the regular meetings the society also holds Viewing Nights and Public Star Parties to introduce the night skies and allow the public to view the Stars, Planets and other astronomical objects through one of the large telescopes of the society.
	geocities.com /capecanaveral/hall/6865 (255 words)

	Ballaarat Astronomical Society
		The Ballaarat Astronomical Society was founded in 1958 on the initiative of members of the Astronomical Society of Victoria.
		With the Observatory buildings as its base, the Society holds a General meeting on the second Friday of each month, which usually features an astronomical talk.
		Apart from joining in all Society activities, members are entitled to the use of the extensive facilities of the Society, including telescope training, use of the Library, and to borrow the Society's lending telescopes.
	observatory.ballarat.net /society.html (234 words)

	Royal Astronomical Society
		The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is the UK's leading professional body for astronomy and astrophysics, geophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial physics, and planetary sciences.
		The Society also awards grants and prizes, maintains an extensive library, supports educational activities and lobbies government.
		Astronomers are wrestling with a definition of 'planet'.
	www.ras.org.uk (266 words)

	Northumberland Astronomical Society - Home Page
		Northumberland Astronomical Society was founded in January 2000 and has approximately 40 members.
		In 2005 Awards for All provided the Society with the funding for a 14-inch Meade telescope which will eventually be permanently housed in a new observatory at Hauxley Nature Reserve.
		Northumberland Astronomical Society would also like to thank Siemens Power Generation for their support of our ongoing mission to bring astronomy education to groups in the local community.
	www.nastro.org.uk (491 words)

	Home
		This website serves both the general membership of the society and provides a resource for all visitors interested in astronomy, and in the services the Tacoma Astronomical Society provides the community.
		The Tacoma Astronomical Society is also committed to bringing the education of astronomy to the community.
		Our membership is our greatest asset and each member who contributes to the society benefits the general membership and the community as a whole by their sharing their expertise and passion for astronomy.
	www.tas-online.org (530 words)

	Newton's Astronomical Society: Home Page
		Newton's Astronomical Society is a new society, formed in June 2002 in the Grantham area of Lincolnshire and is open to everyone interested in astronomy, space and related subjects.
		Meetings are held at the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton: Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5NR.
		We are affiliated with the Federation of Astronomical Societies.
	www.newtonsas.org.uk (97 words)

	Chesterfield Astronomical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The book normally retails for £40 but they are making a special offer to UK astronomical societies, selling it for £25 each for orders of two or more copies delivered to the same address or £30 for one copy.
		Over the coming few months the society is taking on the massive task of refurbishing both the 18-inch telescope and the dome it is housed in.
		Recently astronomers in Hawaii have discovered twelve new moons orbiting Saturn bringing the number of natural satellites that have been detected orbiting it to a staggering 46.
	www.chesterfield-as.org.uk (1630 words)

	Peninsula Astronomical Society
		As part of its commitment to bringing astronomy to the public, the Peninsula Astronomical Society (P.A.S) operates the Foothill College Observatory.
		The observatory is staffed by members of the society who volunteer to conduct the regularly scheduled public procrams.
		The public is welcome to attend the meetings of the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
	www.foothill.fhda.edu /ast/pas.htm (321 words)

	BYU Astronomical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The BYU Astronomical Society is a student-run organization under the direction of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
		The Astronomical Society will not be meeting spring and summer.
		The Astronomical Society is not in charge of scheduling outreach shows.
	astro2.byu.edu /~astrosoc/index.html (249 words)

	The Phoenix Astronomical Society - Home Page
		We try to provide for all degrees of astronomical involvement, as some people want to be more active than others, and also offer social opportunities such as musical evenings and mid-winter dinners.
		We keep members informed of the latest astronomical information through our excellent newsletter and webpage, and at our three area monthly meetings in Wellington, Carterton and Napier.
		We also produce an annual astronomical Almanac showcasing New Zealand astrophotography, and organise two annual gatherings of astronomers - Stardate in January in the Hawkes Bay and the Winter Astrocamp in June in the Wairarapa.
	www.astronomynz.org.nz /phoenix/phoenix.htm (315 words)

	Astronomy and Cosmology in the 21st. Century - BayColony Astronomical Society - Astronomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For many this was their first introduction to the heavens from an astronomical standpoint.
		On a warm Saturday evening in September 1999, members of the Bay Colony Astronomical Society held a star party in the Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, Mass.
		On Monday evening March 06, 2000, a small group of observers from the Amateur Telescope Maker's of Boston, the North Shore Amateur Astronomers Club and the Bay Colony Astronomical Society met in the Myles Standish State Forest for an observing session.
	maxpages.com /starastronomer - !http://www.maxpages.com/starastronomer/home (714 words)

	Wolverhampton Astronomical Society
		An amateur group founded in 1951, the Society has witnessed over a half a century of fantastic achievements in astronomy and space exploration.
		The Society is open to anyone with an interest in Astronomy and all tastes and experience levels are catered for.
		British Astronomical Association, The Society for Popular Astronomy, the Federation of Astronomical Societies and the West Midlands Federation of Astronomical Societies.
	www.wolvas.org.uk (235 words)

	Tavistock Astronomical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Tavistock Astronomical Society meets each month (usually on thefirst Wednesday), in the science labs at Kelly College, Tavistock.
		The society is affilliated to the Devon Astronomical Association, the Federation of Astronomical Societies and the Society for Popular Astronomy.
		The Society sometimes holds public observing evenings, (the weather in Tavistock is not its best point).
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/Mike_Loader/tavastro.htm (328 words)

	The Columbus Astronomical Society
		Kingsley was vindicated in the summer of 1998, when the SETI Institute and The Planetary Society decided to set up their own Optical SETI research activities.
		He is the author of over 50 papers, mainly in coherent fiber-optic systems, the so-called fiberdyne effect or modal noise phenomena in fibers, and distributed fiber-optic sensing.
		He is a member of the IEE, a British Chartered Engineer, a senior member of IEEE, a member of Eta Kappa Nu Association, belongs to The Planetary Society and various other space interest groups.
	www.coseti.org /cas_02.htm (1313 words)

	Auckland Astronomical Society
		If you're interested in Astronomy or just curious then why not come along and enjoy some fantastic talks held by the Auckland Astronomical Society.
		The Auckland Astronomical Society has arranged another informal and fun astronomical get-together weekend at the Waharau Outdoor Education Centre, located in the regional park north of Kaiaua on the Firth of Thames.
		These weekends are an ideal way for new and established members to meet each other, find out more about the different types of telescopes which many members bring to the occasion, and learn about new aspects of the night sky and its wonders.
	www.astronomy.org.nz (228 words)

	Lackawanna Astro. Society
		A 6-inch reflector telescope owned by the club is an instrument member may borrow on a monthly basis and a library of books and magazines purchased by the Society for use by members is available for borrowing.
		Members of the Society have the option to subscribe to astronomical publications at a lower price than newsstand prices when they subscribe through the Society.
		During the summer months, the Society sponsors a slide program and viewing of the skies using telescopes owned by members at Promised Land State Park and Lackawanna State Park.
	members.aol.com /SabiaJohn/LAS.html (554 words)

	Manchester Astronomical Society Home Page
		Founded originally as the North Western Branch of the British Astronomical Association in 1892, the Manchester Astronomical Society, following its change of name and emphasis as a local society in 1903, can justifiably claim to have the longest continuous history of any provincial astronomical society in England.
		A Project in the Manchester Astronomical Society to investigate the subtle colours of the Moon's surface.
		The MAS brought you live (almost) images of the Transit of Venus on the 8th June as it happened.
	www.mikeoates.org /mas/home.htm (160 words)

	AAS - Aberdeen Astronomical Society
		AAS is an organisation for astronomy enthusiasts that meet on a regular basis for astronomical observing, talks by guest speakers and visits to observatories and planetaria.
		AAS members are happy to give advice on telescope purchase and any other astronomical queries (AAS Meetings).
		This website also has a Sky Notes page with details of forthcoming astronomical events visible from Aberdeen.
	www.aberdeenastro.co.uk (294 words)

	Laramie Astronomical Society & Space Observers
		The Society was established in June of 1996.
		There is usually a presentation on a topic of general astronomical interest, along with a question and answer period for specific topics.
		These are groups of regional and national clubs and societies having a common interest in astronomy.
	www.lariat.org /LASSO (286 words)

	Rocky Mountain Star Stare - The Premier Star Party in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
		The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, whose website is found at http://www.csastro.org, sponsors this gathering of amateur astronomers.
		The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society is an equal opportunity service provider and is a permittee of the Pike National Forest.
		The Rocky Mountain Star Stare (RMSS) is an annual star party sponsored by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society.
	www.rmss.org (267 words)

	MVAS - Miami VAlley AStronomical Society
		Our second function is to provide a forum where members of the MVAS can get together, share ideas on Astronomy subjects, learn from more experienced members, assist new or less experienced members, and simply enjoy the fellowship of a group of individuals sharing a common interest.
		We promote education among our members by inviting guest lecturers who are often professional astronomers or who teach astronomy at regional colleges and universities.
		Programs are held for public and private schools, city and state parks, public libraries, scout troops, etc. Programs are also scheduled around special astronomical events like eclipses, meteor showers, and visible comets.
	www.mvas.org (417 words)

	Astronomical Society of Nevada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Dr Blair was an active astronomer who, until his death in 1949, often gave public star parties in his yard.
		The ASN was formed for the purpose of gathering together all persons interested in the study and activities associated with astronomy.
		The ASN has ventured sometimes more than 100 miles to present the heavens to budding astronomers in the outlying areas of the state.
	www.astronomynv.org (341 words)

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