British Astronomical Association
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:International_Astronomical_Union
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
other astronomical organizations
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| gptkbp:conducts |
research projects
public outreach programs |
| gptkbp:encourages |
collaboration among members
citizen science projects youth participation in astronomy participation in citizen science initiatives |
| gptkbp:focus |
amateur astronomy
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| gptkbp:founded |
1890
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| gptkbp:has |
local groups
a code of conduct a newsletter a mentorship program a social media presence a volunteer program a public relations team a strategic plan for growth a diversity and inclusion policy a research grant program a public engagement strategy a research committee a youth section a history of notable members a library of astronomical resources a history of contributions to astronomy |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:hosts |
workshops
annual meetings observing events star parties |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Astronomical Association
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| gptkbp:maintains |
a website with resources
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| gptkbp:membership |
over 1,000 members
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| gptkbp:offers |
gptkb:educational_programs
online courses scholarships for students networking opportunities for members public lectures online forums for discussion field trips for members resources for telescope making |
| gptkbp:organizes |
gptkb:lectures
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| gptkbp:promotes |
public understanding of astronomy
sustainable practices in astronomy international cooperation in astronomy |
| gptkbp:provides |
access to telescopes
technical support for members information on celestial events resources for amateur astronomers guidance on observing techniques news updates on astronomy observing tools |
| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:Journal_of_the_British_Astronomical_Association
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| gptkbp:supports |
astronomy education
local astronomy clubs amateur astrophotography |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Royal_Observatory,_Edinburgh
gptkb:Journal_of_the_British_Astronomical_Association gptkb:Old_Royal_Observatory |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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