The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), founded in 1820, encourages and promotes the study of astronomy, solar-system science, geophysics and closely related branches of science.
The RAS:
- Organizes scientific meetings in Burlington House, its London HQ, and throughout the country
- Publishes international research and review journals
- Recognizes outstanding achievements by the award of medals and prizes
- Maintains an extensive library
- Supports education through grants and outreach activities
- Represents UK astronomy nationally and internationally.
Its more than 4000 members (Fellows), a third based overseas, include scientific researchers in universities, observatories and laboratories, as well as historians of astronomy and others. Its central London premises are available for use by its Fellows and others.
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Company Details
- Employees
- 97
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Burlington House, Piccadilly,united Kingdom
- Industry
- Research Services
- NAICS
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Scientific Research and Development ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Website
- ras.ac.uk
- Keywords
- Astronomy, Geophysics, Publishing, Science, Policy, Outreach.
- HQ
- London, London
- Competitors
- SETI Institute, Space Telescope Science Institute, European Space Agency - ESA, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, James Webb Discoveries - www.jameswebbdiscovery.com, Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, CERN, ALMA Observatory, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, American Astronomical Society (AAS).
Royal Astronomical Society Questions
Royal Astronomical Society's website is ras.ac.uk
Royal Astronomical Society's LinkedIn profile is https://uk.linkedin.com/company/royalastrosoc
Royal Astronomical Society has
97 employees.
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employees at Royal Astronomical Society.
Royal Astronomical Society's industry is
Research Services
Royal Astronomical Society's top competitors are
Seti Institute,
Space Telescope Science Institute,
European Space Agency - Esa,
National Radio Astronomy Observatory,
James Webb Discoveries - Www.jameswebbdiscovery.com,
Max Planck Institute For Astronomy,
Cern,
Alma Observatory,
International Centre For Theoretical Sciences,
American Astronomical Society (Aas).
Royal Astronomical Society's categories are Research Services
Royal Astronomical Society's founding year is 1820
