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Astronomical Society of the Pacific
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American scientific and educational organization
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is an American scientific and educational organization, founded in San Francisco on February 7, 1889, immediately following the solar eclipse of January 1, 1889. Its name derives from its origins on the Pacific Coast, but today it has members all over the country and the world. It has the legal status of a nonprofit organization.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Websitewww.astrosociety.org
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The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is an American scientific and educational organization, founded in San Francisco on February 7, 1889, immediately following the solar eclipse of January 1, 1889. Its name derives from its origins on the Pacific Coast, but today it has members all over the country and the world. It has the legal status of a nonprofit organization.2
Leadership
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Board members and other officers (1)
- Board memberAndrew Fraknoi Jul 1, 1978 to Jun 30, 19921
Timeline
- 1889Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.astrosociety.org1
- X (Twitter)x.com/AstroSocietyPac1
- WikipediaAstronomical Society of the Pacific
- WikidataQ751779
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