International Astronomical Union
Also known as IAU, I.A.U.
association of professional astronomers
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The International Astronomical Union is an association of professional astronomers from around the world who work together on astronomical research and related matters. It matters because it provides a coordinating body for the global astronomy community to share knowledge, set standards, and address questions that affect the field internationally.
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU; French: Union astronomique internationale, 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. As of May 2024, the Union had 85 national members and 12,734 individual members, spanning 90 countries and territories.
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