The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919. Its individual members — structured in Divisions, Commissions, and Working groups — are professional astronomers from all over the world, at the PhD level and beyond, and active in professional research and education in astronomy. The IAU has 10593 Individual Members in 94 countries worldwide. In addition, the IAU collaborates with va
rious scientific organizations all over the world. House Rules
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