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American Astronomical Society logo #21000 The American Astronomical Society (AAS, sometimes spoken as `double-A-S`) is an American society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC. The primary objective of the AAS is to promote the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science, while the secondary purpose includes e.....
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American Astronomical Society

American Astronomical Society logo #21003(from the article `Burbidge, Margaret`) ...instead was given to a male astronomer; Burbidge saw this as another instance of discrimination against women in the astronomical community. In ...
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American Astronomical Society

American Astronomical Society logo #21160(AAS) The chief organization in the United States for professional astronomers, founded in 1899 with headquarters in Washington, DC. It publishes the Astronomical Journal, Astrophysical Journal, and a quarterly Bulletin (BAAS).
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