Major organizations of professional astronomers in North America
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is the main organization of professional astronomers in North America, headquartered inWashington DC。yesAmerican Physical Society(AIP).The mission of the American Astronomical Society is to promote and share human scientific understanding of the universe.[1]
The American Astronomical SocietyGeorge Ellery HaleWas founded in 1899 with the efforts ofHaier、George Constock、Edward Morley、Simon NewcombandEdward Charles Pickering These drafters, together with four others, formed the first executive committee, which was chaired by Newcomb, with 114 founding members.The earliest name of the society was "American Astrophysical Society", and later it was once called "Astronomical and Astrophysical Society", which was also controversial. It was not until 1914 that the name used now was decided[2]。
The American Astronomical Society now has more than 7500 members and 6 branches[3-4]：
Because of the wide scope of astronomy, under the general regulations, the American Astronomical Society has also set up several branches, each operating in different fields and related sciences.In addition to participating in the meetings of the General Assembly, each branch will also hold its own meetings.The main research interests of these branches are:
High energy events, particlesquantum、Relativisticgravitational fieldAnd other phenomena and knowledge related to the universe of astrophysics.
History of Astronomy(HAD): In the field of astronomy, support research on astronomical history, and research and use historical astronomical records to solve astronomical problems.
Laboratory astrophysics aims to promote our understanding of the universe by promoting basic theoretical and experimental research on the basic processes that drive the universe.
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The American Astronomical Society and its branches award many well-known awards every year. The following are widely known to the public:
Henry Norris Russell Lectureship: Lifetime Achievement Award in Astronomy.
TheNewton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy: Early Excellence Award for Astronomical Observers.
TheHelen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy: Early Excellence Award for Theoretical Astronomers.
TheBeatrice M. Tinsley Prize: A reward for innovation or creativity in astronomy.
TheJoseph Weber Award: Reward for those who have made great progress in astronomical instruments.
TheAmerican Institute of Physics: Award for outstanding astrophysicists.
TheGeorge Van Biesbroeck Prize: Outstanding service award in astronomy.
TheAmerican Association of University Women: Early Outstanding Achievement Award for Female Astronomers.
The branches of the American Astronomical Society also have similar incentive programs, including:
TheGerard P. Kuiper Prize(DPS): Lifetime Achievement Award in Planetary Science.
TheHarold C. Urey Prize(DPS): Early Outstanding Achievement Award in Planetary Science.
TheHarold Masursky Meritorious Service Award(DPS): Outstanding Service Award in Planetary Science.
TheDirk Brouwer Award(DDA): Lifetime Achievement Award for Dynamic Astronomy.
TheBruno Rossi Prize(HEAD): Award for significant contribution to high-energy astrophysics in the near future.
TheLeRoy E. Doggett Prize(HAD): Awards for work in the history of astronomy.
TheGeorge Ellery Hale Prize(SPD): Lifetime Achievement Award for Solar Astronomy.
TheKaren Harvey Prize(SPD): Early Outstanding Achievement Award in Astronomy.
The American Astronomical Society also handles some research funding and transnational award programs. Any astronomer working in the United States has the opportunity to apply for funding.
