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The ASA is trustee of the Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy (FAA), a tax-deductible foundation intended to enhance the ASA's efforts to promote astronomy and related fields in
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the Australian National Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (ANITA), a virtual institute which aims to raise the profile of Australian theoretical astrophysics.
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are also members, and several organisations are corporate members of the society. The ASA currently has around 600 members. It publishes a peer-reviewed journal,
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the Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC), dedicated to advancing the level of public awareness of astronomy.
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for outstanding research in astronomy by an honours or eligible masters student.
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for outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career.
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for the most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or a closely related field.
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This article about an organization or institute connected with
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for outstanding contributions in astronomy or related fields.
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The society currently has four topical interest groups:
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for exceptional achievement in astronomy communication.
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This article about an organisation in Australia is a
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
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astronomers
Australia
incorporated
Australian Capital Territory
postgraduate students
amateur astronomers
Ben Gascoigne
Australia
Bryan Gaensler
ISI
Cambridge University Press
List of telescopes of Australia
List of astronomical societies
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1-86508-659-2
"Australian National Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics"
"ASA Education and Public Outreach"
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"Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy"
"ASA Prizes, Awards and Grants"
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Official ASA website
Astronomy Australia website
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