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Professional and Amateur collection, research, and analysis of variable star observations.
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AAVSO: American Association of Variable Star Observers  O are extraordinary people. Some of them work late into the night to check star charts, or review articles for the JAAVSO, create amazing software, stuff envelopes, lead observing programs, the list goes on. And how much do they get...
http://www.aavso.org/

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Association of Lunar Planetary Observers  Save money and get your journal faster! HOW TO JOIN! New credit card membership payment through the Astronomical League HOW DIFFICULT IS THIS OBSERVING ANYWAY? Submission of papers and articles for our Journal. Notes to Coordinators Memberships Publications Board of...
http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/alpo/

A nonprofit organization that promotes exploration of the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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The Planetary Society  Reserve your tickets online Cassini Poised to Pinpoint Huygens Landing Site At Last James Cameron: Filmmaker Honored for Outstanding Presentation of Science with Cosmos Award Mars Odyssey: Arizona State University Presents Images Live from Mars Venus Express Art Contest Send...
http://planetary.org

A very comprehensive collection of information useful and interesting to amateur astronomers, especially those located in Utah. Includes events, news, data and reference materials, and a weekly viewing conditions forecast. Has a special section about light pollution.
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Utah Skies Astronomy Web Pages The Amateur Astronomer's Resource  Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) Get your Utah Skies news via an RSS feed today! Sponsors Starry Night Lights Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District...
http://www.utahskies.org/

Established 1899, AAS is the major professional organization in North America for astronomers, other scientists and individuals interested in astronomy.
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American Astronomical Society Website  The basic objective of the AAS is to promote the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The membership 6,500) also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers and others whose research interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects...
http://www.aas.org

Founded in 1919, has a mission to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy through international cooperation. The organization is also the internationally recognized authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies and surface features on such bodies.
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International Astronomical Union  Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. Its individual members are professional astronomers all over the World, at the Ph.D. level or beyond and active in professional research and...
http://www.iau.org/

was established to encourage and facilitate the observation of occultations and eclipses. It provides predictions for grazing occultations of stars by the Moon and predictions for occultations of stars by asteroids and planets, information on observing equipment and techniques, and reports to the members of observations made.
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IOTA Member Site  A was established to encourage and facilitate the observation of occultations and eclipses. It provides predictions for grazing occultations of stars by the Moon and predictions for occultations of stars by asteroids and planets, information on observing equipment and techniques,...
http://www.occultations.org/

is composed of over two hundred local amateur astronomical societies from all across the United States. Find out about our GREAT national conventions (ALCons)! Member Societies, Regions, Astronomy Day, Awards.
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Astronomical_League_Home_Page<  There will an astronomical trade show and vendor exposition, guest speakers, and a Star-B-Q at Powell Observatory. Also, join Bruce Bradley of the Linda Hall Library for a close look at how they amassed such a world-class collection of rare...
http://www.astroleague.org/

An association founded under the Swiss Civil Code in 1990. Its purpose is to contribute to and promote the advancement of astronomy in Europe.
http://www.iap.fr/eas/

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International organisations for archaeoastronomy cultural astronomy  International organisations for archaeoastronomy cultural astronomy Photograph of Sarmizegetusa Regia Copyright 169; Clive Ruggles, Leicester University. European Society for Astronomy in Culture (SEAC SEAC) was formed in 1992, and holds annual meetings in late August/early September. These have been held...
http://www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/rug/aa/gen/r2.html

founded in 1892, is the oldest society of its kind in Australia. Its objectives are to promote the Science of Astronomy and all its branches by holding regular meetings and viewing nights, circulating current astronomical information, and encouraging popular interest in Astronomy.
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Astronomical Society of South Australia  There are still some bunkrooms and lots of campsites available so the accommodation booking date has been extended to last mail Monday 31st October. Bookings for the onsite catering have also been extended. If your VicSouth form payment is in...
http://www.assa.org.au/

An international society of amateur and professional astronomers specialising in the observation of double stars and 'deep sky' objects, founded in 1967.
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The Webb Society  An international society of amateur and professional astronomers specialising in the observation of double stars and deep sky objects, founded in 1967. Membership is open to anyone who shares the interests of the Society. Our Charter Committee Publications Handbooks Observing...
http://www.webbsociety.freeserve.co.uk

Facilitates collaboration in solar phvsics among European solar astronomers. Contains details about JOSO's aims, structure, meetings and working groups.
http://joso.oat.ts.astro.it/

Member information, meeting announcements, publications and reports, awards, and links to related sites.
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International Association of Geodesy  Officers elected before and functioning after the XXIII General Assembly, 2003. Addresses of officers, fellows and (a part of) individual members of IAG. WILL NOT BE UPDATED after 2004-06-07 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Information concerning IAG General Assembly IGGOS Proposal,...
http://www.gfy.ku.dk/~iag/

Promotes international interdisciplinary programs in solar-terrestrial physics, and organizes and coordinates such programs. Site has a newsletter, meetings and events, member directory, announcements, and links to related groups.
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SCOSTEP Homepage  Further information can be found in the SCOSTEP Directory. Officers: C.H. Liu, President National Central University, Chung-Li, China-Taipei H. Oya, Vice-President Geophysical Institute, Tohoku University, Sendai 980, Japan J.H. Allen, Scientific Secretary NOAA-NGDC, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303 USA jallen@ngdc.noaa.gov...
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/stp/SCOSTEP/scostep.html

Improves and promotes astronomical education at all levels in all institutions involved in teaching astronomy in Europe. Contains membership information, the group's history, news, newsletters and projects.
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EAAE The European Association for Astronomy Education  E is to improve and promote astronomical education at all levels in all institutions involved in teaching astronomy in Europe. Catch a Star! ESO and EAAE again welcome all students in Europe's schools to this exciting web-based competition. Participants in...
http://www.algonet.se/~sirius/eaae.htm

Works to maintain the International Celestial Reference System and Frame, and the International Terrestrial Reference System and Frame, and to provide timely and accurate data on the Earth's orientation for current use and long-term studies. Site describes the group's structure and function.
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Earth Rotation Service  Observatory is hosting two components of The International Earth Rotation Service: the Earth Orientation and International Celestial Reference Frames Centers, in close association with the International Terrestrial Reference Frame Center, hosted in Institut Gographique National, located in Ile de France....
http://hpiers.obspm.fr/

Disseminates astronomical information. The ASP has become the largest general astronomy society in the world, with members from over 70 nations.
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Astronomical Society of the Pacific  Due to technical difficulties with our server location, our website and email were out of service on October 24 and October 25 and may continue to experience intermittent difficulties. We apologize for any inconveniences. The September/October issue of Mercury is...
http://www.astrosociety.org/

A network of volunteers have cameras focused on the sky to create a 360 degree map of the planets and stars at one time. Data is fed into a computer and filtered for atmospheric interference. Page includes details of the procedure, as well as a discussion forum.
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http://www.nightskylive.net/