International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union (IAU; , UAI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and development through global cooperation. It was founded on 28 July 1919 in Brussels, Belgium and is based in Paris, France.The IAU is composed of individual members, who include both professional astronomers and junior scientists, and national members, such as professional associations, national societies, or academic institutions. Individual members are organised into divisions, committees, and working groups centered on particular subdisciplines, subjects, or initiatives. the Union had 85 national members and 12,734 individual members, spanning 90 countries and territories.
Among the key activities of the IAU is serving as a forum for scientific conferences. It sponsors nine annual symposia and holds a triannual General Assembly that sets policy and includes various scientific meetings. The Union is best known for being the leading authority in assigning official names and designations to astronomical objects, and for setting uniform definitions for astronomical principles. It also coordinates with national and international partners, such as UNESCO, to fulfill its mission.
The IAU is a member of the International Science Council (ISC), which is composed of international scholarly and scientific institutions and national academies of sciences. Provided by Wikipedia
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Published: 1950
Superior document: Astrographic catalogue 1900.0, Perth section dec. -31° to -41°; from photographs taken at the Perth Observatory, Western Australia, and measured at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh ... ; in continuation of Perth Astrographic Catalogue vol. XXXIII 2
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Published: 1952
Superior document: Astrographic catalogue 1900.0, Perth section dec. -31° to -41°; from photographs taken at the Perth Observatory, Western Australia, and measured at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh ... ; in continuation of Perth Astrographic Catalogue vol. XXXIII 3
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Published: 1949
Superior document: Astrographic catalogue 1900.0, Perth section dec. -31° to -41°; from photographs taken at the Perth Observatory, Western Australia, and measured at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh ... ; in continuation of Perth Astrographic Catalogue vol. XXXIII 1
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Published: 1962-
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Superior document: Symposium / International Astronomical Union 11
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