American Astronomical Society (AAS)

The American Astronomical Society is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America.

The AAS was established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 7,700 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.

References

About the AAS - aas.org