American Astronomical Society. Historical Astronomy Division.
American Astronomical Society Historical Astronomy Division addition to the records of the Secretary/Treasurer, 1974-2000.
This addition contains general information about the American Astronomical Society Historical Astronomy Division, including correspondence, rules and by-laws, reports, meeting notes and agendas, and membershipt listings. The records also include several folders pertaining to the LeRoy E. Doggett Prize for Historical Astronomy, as well as a folder of correspondence and biographical information from Owen Gingerich.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) was founded in 1899 as the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America. The name changed in 1914. Its purpose is the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The Society became an Associate Member of the American Institute of Physics in 1958 and has been a full Member Society since 1966. It is also affiliated with the International Astronomical Union. The Historical Astronomy Division of AAS was founded in 1980 to "advance interest in topics related to the historical nature of astronomy," which includes history of astronomy, archaeoastronomy, and the application of historical records to modern astrophysical problems.
American Astronomical Society. Historical Astronomy Division.
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy -- Societies, etc.
Astrophysics -- History
Astrophysics -- Societies, etc.
DeVorkin, David H., 1944-
Gingerich, Owen.
AIP-ICOS
American Institute of Physics. Niels Bohr Library & Archives. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, USA