| 词条 | Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand |
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The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ) is the New Zealand national astronomical society. It is an association of professional and amateur astronomers with the prime objective to the promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science.[1] HistoryThe society was founded in 1920 as the New Zealand Astronomical Society. In 1946, the society received its Royal Charter and became the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand. In 1967, the RASNZ became a member body of the Royal Society of New Zealand. MembershipMembership of the society is open to anyone interested in astronomy including affiliated societies[2] such as the Southland Astronomical Society. Currently (2010) the society has around 180 members consisting of professional and amateur astronomers. 27 societies are affiliated (2013) with RASNZ and there are two corporate members (2013). Current and past members of note include:
ActivitiesRASNZ coordinates a number of sections[6] (groups of people who share a common interest) including the Occultation, Education and Variable Star sections. The RASNZ holds an annual conference, generally hosted by one of the affiliated societies. The conference is open to non-members. A wide range of papers are presented during the conference and often symposiums related to the RASNZ's sections are held in conjunction with the conference. The Gifford-Eiby Lecture fund[7] exists to provide funds to sponsor the visits to Affiliated Societies and RASNZ members of lecturers or instructors in astronomy to regions throughout New Zealand. The Kingdon-Tomlinson Fund[8] is used to provide grants to promote the study of astronomy in New Zealand. The Murray Geddes Prize[9] is generally awarded annually in recognition of contributions to astronomy in New Zealand. RASNZ publishes a quarterly journal (Southern Stars[10]). The Astronomical Yearbook produced by the Auckland Observatory is also provided to members. See also
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/rasnz/about-rasnz|title=RASNZ General Information}} {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Astronomical Society Of New Zealand}}2. ^{{cite web | url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/rasnz/rasnz-affiliated-societies | title=RASNZ Affiliated Societies | accessdate=2013-04-03}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/Essay_Body.asp?PersonEssay=4G8&QuickSearch=true|title=Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on Algernon Charles Gifford}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/DNZB/alt_essayBody.asp?essayID=5M14|title=Orchiston, Wayne. 'McIntosh, Ronald Alexander 1904 - 1977'. Dictionary of New Zealand}} 5. ^{{cite journal |last1=Gilmore |first1=Alan |authorlink1=Alan C. Gilmore |title=Obituary for Norman Rumsey|journal=Weekly Newsletter|date=19 January 2007|volume=24|issue=1|page=2}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/groups-and-sections|title=RASNZ Sections}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/rasnz/ge-fund|title=Gifford-Eiby Memorial Lectureship Fund}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/rasnz/kt-fund|title=RASNZ Kingdon-Tomlinson Fund}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/rasnz/mg-prize|title=RASNZ Murray Geddes Prize}} 10. ^{{cite web | url=http://rasnz.org.nz/index.php/rasnz/public-southern-stars | title=Southern Stars Abstracts }} 7 : Astronomy societies|Scientific organisations based in New Zealand|Organisations based in New Zealand with royal patronage|Royal Society of New Zealand|Scientific organizations established in 1920|1920 establishments in New Zealand|Astronomy in New Zealand |
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