The Society for the History of Astronomy is an organisation based in the United Kingdom that promotes research into the history of astronomy. It publishes a research journal called The Antiquarian Astronomer and a regular Bulletin.[1]
The Society for the History of Astronomy was founded in 2002 to promote the study of the history of astronomy by hosting talks by members and publishing new research into the field. One main objective was to encourage research into past astronomers who have previously been neglected within the history of science. Some of its members are professional historians of science but most are amateur historians.[1][2]
The society hosts several one-day conferences at venues across the United Kingdom each year. A Bulletin is published twice yearly containing articles and news items about astronomical history. The Bulletin includes short reports of original research by members.[1]
The society maintains a library of publications of importance to the history of the science. The reference section is named for Sir Robert Ball and the lending section is named for Sir Patrick Moore. The library is located at the Birmingham and Midland Institute in central Birmingham.[3] The archives of the society are preserved at the library of the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge.
Survey of Astronomical History
One of the society's major activities is organising a Survey of Astronomical History in the form of lists of historical astronomers and observatories in each of the old counties of Britain and Ireland. This has been motivated by a desire to promote research into local astronomical activities that have previously been neglected.[4]
The Antiquarian Astronomer
The society publishes annually a refereed journal called The Antiquarian Astronomer containing new research into the history of astronomy, particularly articles written by members. Published papers have discussed activities in major observatories, scientific research by individuals of particular note, scientific instrument makers, and the activities of prominent amateur astronomers.[5][6][7]
The first issue appeared in 2004, and issue 10 was published in 2016. Back issues are indexed in the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS), and the ADS contains scans of all articles published during the period 2004–2016.[8] Its current editor is Ian Ridpath.
Society for the History of Astronomy Bulletin
The society publishes an bi-annual Bulletin containing news relating to the study of the history of astronomy and the organisation's activities. The Bulletin also includes short research articles and notes by members. It was previously called News (editions 1–4, 2002–2004) and Newsletter (editions 5–17, 2004–2008). Articles are indexed in the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System but scans are not currently available.[9] Digital versions are available online for some editions.[10] The current editors are Carolyn Kennett and Len Adam.
^"Society for the History of Astronomy Bulletin Issues". Society for the History of Astronomy. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
^ abSatterthwaite, Gilbert E. (2004). "Letter from the Chair". Society for the History of Astronomy Newsletter. Society for the History of Astronomy (5): 2. Bibcode:2004SHAN....5....2S.
^Johnson, Kevin (2012). "SHA Council & Officers". The Antiquarian Astronomer. Society for the History of Astronomy. 6: 107. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
^societyforthehistoryofastronomy (2018-11-07). "Autumn conference and AGM 2018". Society for the History of Astronomy. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
^societyforthehistoryofastronomy (2018-11-07). "Autumn conference and AGM 2018". Society for the History of Astronomy. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
External links
Society for the History of Astronomy – Official Website
Survey of Astronomical History of Britain and Ireland
Astrophysics Data System index to The Antiquarian Astronomer with scans
Astrophysics Data System index to the Newsletter and Bulletin
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The Society for the History of Astronomy is an organisation based in the United Kingdom that promotes research into the history of astronomy It publishes a research journal called The Antiquarian Astronomer and a regular Bulletin 1 Society for the History of AstronomyAbbreviationSHAFormation2002 21 years ago Legal statusSocietyPurposeTo promote and encourage the study of the history of astronomy LocationUnited KingdomOfficial languageEnglishChairmanGerard GilliganMain organAntiquarian AstronomerAffiliationsRoyal Astronomical Society Birmingham and Midland Institute WebsiteSociety for the History of Astronomy Contents 1 The society 2 Survey of Astronomical History 3 The Antiquarian Astronomer 4 Society for the History of Astronomy Bulletin 5 Chairs 6 Picnics 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksThe society EditThe Society for the History of Astronomy was founded in 2002 to promote the study of the history of astronomy by hosting talks by members and publishing new research into the field One main objective was to encourage research into past astronomers who have previously been neglected within the history of science Some of its members are professional historians of science but most are amateur historians 1 2 The honorary president is Dr Allan Chapman of Wadham College Oxford The honorary vice presidents are Emily Winterburn who was chair at the time of foundation and Prof Mike Edmunds Previous vice presidents have included Sir Patrick Moore Sir Arnold Wolfendale FRS and Dr Michael Hoskin The society hosts several one day conferences at venues across the United Kingdom each year A Bulletin is published twice yearly containing articles and news items about astronomical history The Bulletin includes short reports of original research by members 1 The society maintains a library of publications of importance to the history of the science The reference section is named for Sir Robert Ball and the lending section is named for Sir Patrick Moore The library is located at the Birmingham and Midland Institute in central Birmingham 3 The archives of the society are preserved at the library of the Institute of Astronomy Cambridge Survey of Astronomical History EditOne of the society s major activities is organising a Survey of Astronomical History in the form of lists of historical astronomers and observatories in each of the old counties of Britain and Ireland This has been motivated by a desire to promote research into local astronomical activities that have previously been neglected 4 The Antiquarian Astronomer EditThe society publishes annually a refereed journal called The Antiquarian Astronomer containing new research into the history of astronomy particularly articles written by members Published papers have discussed activities in major observatories scientific research by individuals of particular note scientific instrument makers and the activities of prominent amateur astronomers 5 6 7 The first issue appeared in 2004 and issue 10 was published in 2016 Back issues are indexed in the SAO NASA Astrophysics Data System ADS and the ADS contains scans of all articles published during the period 2004 2016 8 Its current editor is Ian Ridpath Society for the History of Astronomy Bulletin EditThe society publishes an bi annual Bulletin containing news relating to the study of the history of astronomy and the organisation s activities The Bulletin also includes short research articles and notes by members It was previously called News editions 1 4 2002 2004 and Newsletter editions 5 17 2004 2008 Articles are indexed in the SAO NASA Astrophysics Data System but scans are not currently available 9 Digital versions are available online for some editions 10 The current editors are Carolyn Kennett and Len Adam Chairs EditEmily Winterburn MSc 2002 2004 11 Gilbert Satterthwaite FRAS 2004 2010 11 Madeline Cox FRAS 2011 2015 12 Bob Bower FRAS 2015 2018 13 Gerard Gilligan 2018 date 14 Picnics EditOne feature of this society is an annual summer picnic Past picnics have been held at 5 July 2003 Wadham College Oxford3 July 2004 Woolsthorpe Manor6 August 2005 Wadham College Oxford8 July 2006 Farthings Selsey16 June 2007 Pendrell Hall Staffordshire2 August 2008 Marlborough College Wiltshire4 July 2009 Hanwell Community Observatory17 July 2010 Stonyhurst College16 July 2011 Orwell Park Suffolk9 June 2012 Carr House Much Hoole29 June 2013 Mill Hill Observatory12 July 2014 National Maritime Museum Greenwich4 July 2015 Woolsthorpe Manor2 July 2016 Hanwell Community Observatory1 July 2017 Liverpool City Centre30 June 2018 Seething Observatory Norwich29 June 2019 Norman Lockyer Observatory Sidmouth Devon2020 and 2021 no picnic held25 June 2022 19 New King Street Bath to coincide with the bi centenary of the death of William Herschel See also EditList of astronomical societiesReferences Edit a b c About Society for the History of Astronomy 2012 09 03 Retrieved 14 September 2015 Orchiston Wayne 2005 Society for the History of Astronomy Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage Townsville James Cook University 8 2 133 134 Bibcode 2005JAHH 8 133O ISSN 1440 2807 Library Society for the History of Astronomy 2012 12 17 Retrieved 14 September 2015 Survey of Astronomical History Society for the History of Astronomy Retrieved 14 September 2015 The Antiquarian Astronomer Society for the History of Astronomy 2013 01 14 Retrieved 14 September 2015 Satterthwaite Gilbert E 2004 Foreword The Antiquarian Astronomer Society for the History of Astronomy 1 2 Retrieved 14 September 2015 Potter Callum 2004 Preface The Antiquarian Astronomer Society for the History of Astronomy 1 2 Retrieved 14 September 2015 The Antiquarian Astronomer SAO NASA Astrophysics Data System Retrieved 5 November 2015 Society for the History of Astronomy News SAO NASA Astrophysics Data System Retrieved 14 September 2015 Society for the History of Astronomy Bulletin Issues Society for the History of Astronomy Retrieved 21 March 2016 a b Satterthwaite Gilbert E 2004 Letter from the Chair Society for the History of Astronomy Newsletter Society for the History of Astronomy 5 2 Bibcode 2004SHAN 5 2S Johnson Kevin 2012 SHA Council amp Officers The Antiquarian Astronomer Society for the History of Astronomy 6 107 Retrieved 12 February 2017 societyforthehistoryofastronomy 2018 11 07 Autumn conference and AGM 2018 Society for the History of Astronomy Retrieved 2019 04 06 societyforthehistoryofastronomy 2018 11 07 Autumn conference and AGM 2018 Society for the History of Astronomy Retrieved 2019 04 06 External links EditSociety for the History of Astronomy Official Website Survey of Astronomical History of Britain and Ireland Astrophysics Data System index to The Antiquarian Astronomer with scans Astrophysics Data System index to the Newsletter and Bulletin Digital archive of the Newsletter and BulletinPortals United Kingdom Astronomy Stars Spaceflight Outer space Solar System History Science Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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