United StatesAmerican Astronomical Society is the #54,286 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #12,885 in United States, with 4.8K subscribers and 251.1K total views across 990 videos.
Biography
The American Astronomical Society is an American society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC. The primary objective of the AAS is to promote the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science, while the secondary purpose includes enhancing astronomy education and providing a political voice for its members through lobbying and grassroots activities. Its current mission is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community.
Channel description
The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established in 1899, is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers. Its membership of approximately 8,000 also includes physicists, geologists, engineers, and others whose interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences. The mission of the AAS is to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community, which it achieves through publishing, meetings, science advocacy, education and outreach, and training and professional development.
The AAS publishes the Astronomical Journal, the Astrophysical Journal, the Astrophysical Journal Letters, the Astrophysical Journal Supplement, and the Planetary Science Journal.
Cover photo: https://public.nrao.edu/gallery/islands-in-space/
Credit: B. Saxton, NRAO/AUI/NSF using data provided by T. Rector, NOAO/AURA/NSF
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does AAS have?
- 4.8K subscribers — #54,286 worldwide, #12,885 in United States.
- What is AAS's real name?
- AAS's real name is American Astronomical Society.
- When did AAS start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Feb 2016.