The French Astronomical Society ( French Société astronomique de France , SAF ) is a non-profit organization founded in 1887 by astronomer Camille Flammarion . The society is open to both professionals and astronomy enthusiasts from all over the world.
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| Established | 1887 year |
The purpose of the organization is formulated in its charter:
The society was created with the goal of uniting people who are engaged in practical or theoretical astronomy, or who are interested in developing this science and expanding its influence for enlightenment. His efforts should support the growth and expansion of this science, as well as facilitating the search for ways and means for those who want to conduct astronomical research.
The company carries out active scientific and popular science activities. In recognition of his merits, the French astronomer Andre Patry at the Nice Observatory named the asteroid "(4162) SAF" discovered by him on November 24, 1940 [1] .
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History
The society was created on January 28, 1887 by Camille Flammarion and a group of 11 people in Flammarion’s apartment, not far from the Paris Observatory [2] . On April 4, 1887, the headquarters of the Society was established; On October 17, 1966, the headquarters moved to Maison de la Chimie , Rue Saint-Dominic, Paris 75007 [3] [4] , and since 1974 the headquarters is located on Beethoven 3, Paris 75016 [5] .
Scientific activity
Society publishes:
- Monthly magazine “ L'Astronomie " .
- Periodicals of Observations et Travaux on the methods used by its members and the results obtained.
The company organizes:
- Monthly conferences .
- Lectures.
- Courses for beginners in astronomy.
- Regular meetings of specialized commissions.
| Sorbonne Observatory | Camille Flammarion Observatory |
Monthly conferences are held in the Agro ParisTech lecture hall, other events are held at SAF headquarters in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
On a regular basis, SAF enables the general public to explore the night sky from two observatories:
- At the Sorbonne Observatory in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.
- At the Camille Flammarion Observatory in Jouvis-sur-Orge, south of Paris.
The society has its own optical workshops and a rich library.
Every year, SAF organizes Rencontres Astro Ciel astronomical meetings that enable hundreds of astronomy enthusiasts to spend 2-3 weeks together watching the night sky of Provence.
Commissions
SAF includes a number of specialized commissions on the following topics.
- Comets .
- Cosmology .
- Binary stars .
- The history of astronomy .
- Astronomical instruments .
- Meteors , meteorites and collisions with them.
- Night sky.
- Planetary observations
- Planetology.
- Radio astronomy.
- Sundial .
- The sun.
L'Astronomie Magazine
The modern magazine L'Astronomie has repeatedly changed its name. The first issue, published by Camille Flammarion, was published three years before the founding of the Society.
Awards given by the Company
The company awards a number of awards to its members, as well as famous figures in the field of astronomy in France and abroad. Not all awards are presented each year, and some of them have been canceled.
| Prize | Appointment | Frequency of delivery | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Jansen Award | The highest and most prestigious award of the Society for professional astronomical works or other merits in the field of astronomy, Established by Pierre Jules Jansen | Annually | Since 1896 [6] |
| Prix des dames | For services of any kind provided to the Company. The prize was established at the initiative of Sylvie-Camille Flammarion and a group of women in the Society | Annually | Since 1896 |
| Prix Maurice Ballot | For work in the observatory of the Company. Established by Maurice Ballot Librarian [7] | Once every 2 years or according to the situation | Since 1921 |
| Prix Georges Bidault de l'Isle | Encouragement of young people who display a special talent for astronomy or meteorology. Laureates are selected from participants at courses and conferences, in collaboration with the Observatory or through messages in the newsletter for the previous year. Until 1956, this award was known as the “Prix de l'Observatoire de la Guette” [8] | Annually | Since 1925 |
| Prix Henry Rey | For particularly important works in astronomy, a silver medal is also awarded. Established by Henry Rey de Marseille | Annually | Since 1926 |
| Prix Gabrielle et Camille Flammarion | Recognizing an important discovery and notable progress in astronomy or related science, or promoting a young researcher who wants to start work in astronomy. | Odd years alternating with Prix Dorothea Klumpke - Isaac Roberts | Since 1930 [9] |
| Prix Dorothea Klumpke - Isaac Roberts | Encouraging the study of the vast and diffuse nebulae of William Herschel , the obscure objects of Barnard or the cosmic clouds of Hagen . Founder: Dorothea Klumpke Roberts, in honor of her late husband Isaac Roberts | In a year | Since 1931 |
| Prix Marcel Moye | Young member of the Society (not older than 25 years) for his / her observations | Annually | Since 1946 |
| Prix marius jacquemetton | For works or research to a member of the Society, a student or a young astronomer | Annually | Since 1947 |
| Prix Viennet - Damien | For an excellent example of optics or work in this field of astronomy | Alternating with Prix Dorothea Klumpke - Isaac Roberts. | Since 1949 |
| Prix julien saget | Astronomy lover for outstanding astronomical photographs . | Annually | Since 1969 |
| Prix edmond girard | Encouragement for the initial steps in astronomy or the scientific exploration of the sky over the Observatoire de Juvisy | Annually | Since 1974 |
| Prix Camus - Waitz | - Named after Jacques Camus and Michel Waitz | ? - Until now | |
| Prix marguerite clerc | The award of this award is at the discretion of the SAF Council [10] | ||
| Prix d'Astronautique | For Interplanetary Travel / Cosmonautics Research - Prize created by Robert Esnault-Pelterie and André-Louis Hirsch. Until 1936 it was called Prix Rep-Hirsch | Depends on a situation | 1928 - 1939 [11] |
| Medaille des anciens présidents | |||
| Medaille commémorative | Annually | Since 1901 | |
| Medaille du soixantenaire | Celebrates 60 years of continuous membership in the Company | Depends on a situation | ? - present |
| Plaquette du centenaire de camille flammarion | For outstanding services to the Company | Annually | Since 1956 [12] |
List of Presidents of the Society
By profession, most of the Presidents of the Society were astronomers (28 of 49), followed by physicists (11). Other professions include mathematicians, engineers, a doctor, two generals, a writer, a historian, and Prince Roland Bonaparte .
| Surname | Profession | Years of Presidency |
|---|---|---|
| Camill Flammarion | Astronomer, Founder of the Society | 1887-1889 [13] |
| Herve Fay | Astronomer | 1889-1891 |
| Anatole Bouquet de la Grilllet | Hydrograph engineer, geographer, astronomer | 1892-1893 |
| Francois Felix Tisserand | Astronomer | 1893-1895 |
| Pierre Jules Jansen | Astronomer | 1895-1897 |
| Alfred Cornu | Physicist | 1897-1899 |
| Octave callandreau | Physicist | 1899-1901 |
| Henri Poincare | Mathematician, physicist, philosopher | 1901-1903 |
| Gabriel Lippman | Physicist, Inventor | 1903-1904 |
| Chrétien Édouard Caspari | Astronomer, hydrograph engineer | 1905-1907 |
| Henry Alexandre Delandre | Astronomer | 1907-1909 |
| Edward Beniamin Bayot | Astronomer | 1909-1911 |
| Pierre Henri Puiseux | Astronomer | 1911-1913 |
| Aymar de la baume pluvinel | Astronomer | 1913-1919 [14] |
| Paul Emile Appel | Mathematician | 1919-1921 |
| Roland Bonaparte | Prince, President of the French Geographical Society | 1921-1923 |
| Charles Lallemand | Geophysicist | 1923-1925 |
| Gustave august ferrié | General, inventor | 1925-1927 |
| Eugène fichot | Hydrograph | 1927-1929 |
| Georges Perrier | General, President of the French Geographical Society | 1929-1931 |
| Charles Fabry | Physicist | 1931-1933 |
| Ernest Eklangon | Astronomer, mathematician | 1933-1935 |
| Jules baudaud | Astronomer | 1935-1937 |
| Charles Maurain | Geophysicist | 1937-1939 [15] |
| Fernand baldet | Astronomer | 1939-1945 |
| Bernard Lio | Astronomer | 1945-1947 |
| Andre Danjon | Astronomer | 1947-1949 |
| Lucien d'Azambuja | Astronomer | 1949-1951 |
| Jean cabannes | Physicist | 1951-1953 |
| Pierre chevenard | Mining engineer | 1953-1955 |
| Andre Joseph Alexander Kuder | Astronomer, Optical Engineer | 1955-1957 |
| Albert perard | Physicist, meteorologist | 1957-1958 |
| Jean pendant | Geophysicist, mathematician | 1958-1960 |
| Andre Lalman | Astronomer | 1960-1962 |
| Andre Danjon | Astronomer | 1962-1964 |
| Pierre tardi | Astronomer | 1964-1966 |
| Jean rosch | Astronomer | 1966-1970 |
| Jean Kovalevsky | Astronomer | 1970-1973 |
| Jean-Claude Pecker | Astronomer | 1973-1976 |
| Bruno morando | Astronomer | 1976-1979 |
| Oduen Dolphus | Astronomer | 1979-1981 |
| Jacques boulon | Astronomer | 1981-1984 |
| Paul simon | Astronomer | 1984-1987 |
| Philippe de la cotardière | Writer, popularizer of science | 1987-1993 |
| Jean-claude ribes | Radio astronomer | 1993-1997 |
| Roger ferlet | Astrophysicist | 1997-2001 |
| Patrick guibert | Engineer | 2001-2005 |
| Philippe morel | Doctor | 2005-2014 |
| Patrick baradeau | Historian, publicist | Since 2014 |
Notes
- ↑ Minor Planet Center
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , 1937, pp. 2-6
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , 1900, p. one.
- ↑ Astronomie et Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , 1966, volume 80, p. 284.
- ↑ L'Astronomie , Vol. 89, p. 388.
- ↑ l'Astronomie , Vol. 93, 1979, pp. 543-546.
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , 1937, unpaginated, first after p. 611
- ↑ l'Astronomie , 1957, Vol. 71, pp. 446-447.
- ↑ L'Astronomie , 1979, vol. 93, p. 543.
- ↑ l'Astronomie , Vol. 111, 1997, p. 23.
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , January 1928, pp. 347-348.
- ↑ L'Astronomie , 1971, Vol. 85, p. 179
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , 1911, vol. 25, pp. 581-586
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , November 1937, plates X — IX
- ↑ Bulletin de la Société astronomique de France , January-February-March 1945, i.