The premier astronomical organization of the United States and publisher of journals such as Astronomical Journal, Astrophysical Journal, Planetary Science, and also the popular magazine "Sky & Telescope."
Promotes and advances astronomy in Europe and is able to act on matters that need to be handled at a European level on behalf of the European astronomical community.
Consortium of 47 US institutions and 3 international affiliates that establishes and operates public observatories and facilities through the National Science Foundation and NASA.