Astronomical Society of the Pacific
| Abbreviation | ASP |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 7, 1889 |
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| Legal status | Nonprofit organization; 501(c)-3 status |
| Purpose | The ASP is creating a future where science is a language everyone speaks and astronomy becomes the bridge between knowledge, imagination, innovation, and better lives for all. |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
CEO | Hakeem Oluseyi |
Board President | Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz |
| Affiliations | American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Website | www |
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is an American scientific and educational organization, founded in San Francisco on February 7, 1889, immediately following the solar eclipse of January 1, 1889. Its name derives from its origins on the Pacific Coast, but today it has members all over the country and the world. It has the legal status of a nonprofit organization.
It is the largest general astronomy education society in the world, with members from over 40 countries.