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Société Astronomique de France (1887–1937)sssss

1937; Nature Portfolio; Volume: 139; Issue: 3519 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1038/139624b0

1476-4687

History and Developments in Astronomy

THIS year, the Societe Astronomique de France celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, and the January issue of IS Astronomie recounts the circumstances of its inception on January 28, 1887, owing chiefly to the efforts of M. Camille Flammarion. The aim of the new society was to foster in France an interest in astronomy and to establish a link mainly between non-professional astronomers in all parts of the country. The society now has a membership of 5,000, and includes astronomers from many countries; it possesses an observatory in Paris which members may use, and records its regular meetings and general activities as well as publishing papers in its monthly periodical, UAstronomie. We welcome this opportunity of extending our congratulations.