International Astronomical Union
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:organization
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:International_Council_for_Science
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| gptkbp:awards |
medals and prizes
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:ESA
gptkb:UNESCO gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:conference |
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
|
| gptkbp:divisions |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:encourages |
collaboration among astronomers
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| gptkbp:founded |
1919
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| gptkbp:has_role |
stellar classification
planetary protection exoplanet discovery cosmology research galactic studies space exploration advocacy advocating for funding in astronomy developing astronomical software developing global astronomy initiatives developing international astronomy standards encouraging citizen science in astronomy promoting diversity in astronomy promoting interdisciplinary research in astronomy promoting open access to astronomical data standardizing astronomical measurements supporting young astronomers |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Paris,_France
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
International Astronomical Union
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| gptkbp:issues |
resolutions on astronomical matters
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| gptkbp:location_of_general_assembly |
varies globally
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| gptkbp:membership |
over 10,000
over 10,000 astronomers |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
classification of celestial bodies
collaborating with other scientific organizations supporting education in astronomy advocating for astronomy in developing countries defining astronomical standards establishing astronomical nomenclature organizing international astronomical conferences promoting global collaboration in astronomy publishing astronomical research establishing the International Year of Astronomy redefining astronomical nomenclature |
| gptkbp:number_of_commissions |
gptkb:40
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| gptkbp:number_of_working_groups |
over 20
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| gptkbp:official_language |
English
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| gptkbp:organizes |
international conferences
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| gptkbp:president |
2021-2024: Debra Elmegreen
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| gptkbp:promotes |
astronomy education
public outreach in astronomy |
| gptkbp:provides |
funding for astronomical projects
guidelines for naming celestial bodies |
| gptkbp:publishes |
astronomical research papers
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| gptkbp:purpose |
promote and safeguard the science of astronomy
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| gptkbp:recognizes |
outstanding contributions to astronomy
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| gptkbp:supports |
astronomical research
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| gptkbp:website |
www.iau.org
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jan_Oort
gptkb:Hercules gptkb:Aquarius gptkb:Schiaparelli |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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