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| Formation | 1899 |
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| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | The advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Membership | 7,000 |
President | Kelsey Johnson |
| Website | aas |
Formerly called | Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America |
The American Astronomical Society (AAS, sometimes spoken as "double-A-S"[citation needed]) is an American society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC. The primary objective of the AAS is to promote the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science, while the secondary purpose includes enhancing astronomy education and providing a political voice for its members through lobbying and grassroots activities. Its current mission is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community.