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Astronomical Society of France

astronomical French organization
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Astronomical Society of France

Summary

Astronomical Society of France is a learned society[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Astronomical Society of France's field of work was astronomy[3].
  • Astronomical Society of France is in the country of France[4].
  • Astronomical Society of France's instance of is recorded as learned society[5].
  • Astronomical Society of France's instance of is recorded as nonprofit organization[6].
  • Astronomical Society of France's founder is recorded as Camille Flammarion[7].
  • Astronomical Society of France's headquarters location is recorded as Paris[8].
  • Astronomical Society of France's Commons category is recorded as Société astronomique de France[9].
  • Astronomical Society of France's industry is recorded as research and development in other physical and natural sciences[10].
  • Astronomical Society of France's chairperson is recorded as Roland Lehoucq[11].
  • January 28, 1887 marks the founding of Astronomical Society of France[12].
  • Astronomical Society of France's official website is recorded as https://saf-astronomie.fr[13].
  • Astronomical Society of France's topic's main category is recorded as Q117812535[14].
  • Astronomical Society of France's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'SOC ASTRONOMIQUE DE FRANCE'}[15].
  • Astronomical Society of France's legal form is recorded as declared association[16].
  • Astronomical Society of France's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'SAF'}[17].
  • Astronomical Society of France's members have occupation is recorded as astronomer[18].
  • Astronomical Society of France's member category is recorded as Q117812565[19].

Body

Founding

Astronomical Society of France's founder is recorded as Camille Flammarion[7]. January 28, 1887 marks the founding of it[12].

Identity

Astronomical Society of France's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'SOC ASTRONOMIQUE DE FRANCE'}[15]. Its short name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'SAF'}[17].

Leadership

Astronomical Society of France's chairperson is recorded as Roland Lehoucq[11].

Operations

Astronomical Society of France's headquarters location is recorded as Paris[8].

Industry

Astronomical Society of France's industry is recorded as research and development in other physical and natural sciences[10]. Its field of work was astronomy[3].

Why It Matters

Astronomical Society of France has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

Related Entities

astronomy Camille Flammarion Charles Fabry France Gabriel Lippmann Paul Appell Pierre Janssen Williamina Fleming

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . Répertoire national des associations. wikidata.org.
  4. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . SIRENE. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . SIRENE. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . SIRENE. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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