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Welcome to the Society for Astronomical Sciences |
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We are a group of amateur and professional astronomers dedicated to doing astronomical research spanning a wide range of fields, from asteroids, to variable stars, to cataclysmic stars, and almost anything between or beyond.Our mission is to foster interest and participation in astronomical research by backyard astronomers and to encourage publication in recognized journals. We also work to help form collaborations between the amateur and professional communities, primarily through our annual Symposium on Telescope Science |
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What’s New
| 2010 PATS Photometry Workshop |
| Click here to download a PDF describing the workshop.Go to the Registration tab to register for the workshop on-line. |
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| 2011 Symposium Dates |
Tuesday, May 24: Workshops (to be announced)
Wednesday, May 25: Session papers
Thursday, May 26: Session papers and banquet |
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| Click here to view web casts of selected talks from the 2010 Symposium |
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The Symposium, now approaching its 30th year, has become one of the premiere events with about 100 participants giving papers, attending workshops, and networking with fellow researchers. In even-numbered years, the Symposium becomes a joint meeting with the SAS and the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), bringing together the best and the brightest in backyard astronomical research.If you’re interested in devoting even a little of your telescope time to astronomical research, the Society is the place to find others with a similar interest in unlocking the secrets of the Universe. Come join us! |
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A Brief History of SAS |
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The Society for Astronomical Sciences can trace its roots to the International Amateur-Professional Photoelectric Photometry (IAPPP), which was formed in June, 1980.The Western I.A.P.P.P. U.S. Symposium was held annually in the Southern California area. The first few years were held in conjunction with the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference. In 1987 the Symposium was moved to the Thundercloud Inn in the City of Big Bear Lake. Then, in 1992 it moved to the Ramada Inn in San Bernardino. |
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The early years had modest attendance usually numbering around twenty. In 1998, the Western Wing of the I.A.P.P.P. was formed and the Symposium moved to The Lake Arrowhead Resort. Attendance improved dramatically with the new site and greater publicity. In 1999 it was again held in Lake Arrowhead. Wishing to enhance its ties with the RTMC Astronomy Expo, the Symposium has moved back to Big Bear, now taking up residence at the luxurious Northwoods Resort Hotel. In 2002, the Western Wing incorporated and in 2003 renamed itself the Society for Astronomical Sciences (SAS). The Society for Astronomical Sciences is a non-profit corporation exempt under I.R.S. Code Section 501(c)(3). |
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