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Resources:
American Astronomical Society (AAS)
Established 1899, AAS is the major professional organization in North America for astronomers, other scientists and individuals interested in astronomy.
http://www.aas.org
Astronomical League
Composed of over 240 member societies across the United States, the AL promotes interest in amateur astronomy through a variety of programs including observing clubs, educational programs, and the annual Astronomy Day project.
http://astroleague.org
The International Astronomical Union (IAU)
founded in 1919, has a mission to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. With now over 8,300 individual members and 60 Adhering Countries worldwide, the IAU plays a key role in promoting and coordinating worldwide cooperation in astronomy. The IAU is also the sole internationally recognised authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies and surface features on such bodies.
http://www.iau.org/
Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP)
Founded in Northern California in 1889, The ASP is one of the leading astronomy education organizations in the world. The Society includes professional and amateur astronomers, educators, and interested laypeople.
http://www.astrosociety.org
ADC - Astronomical Data Center
NASA's ADC is a resource for astronomical data, catalogs, and journal tables. Effective October 1 2002, NASA is directing ADC users to the sites listed below that provide similar services. Maintenance and updating of the ADC's Web site and services will be discontinued.
http://adc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
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