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U.S. National Committee for the International Astronomical Union (IAU)

This U.S. National Committee represents the International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the national level.

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The National Academy of Sciences is the U.S. adhering body of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and it maintains its relationship with the union through the U.S. National Committee (USNC)/IAU. The IAU’s mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.

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Ex Officio Member

Ana M. Ferreras Fiel

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National Science Foundation

Staff

Ana M. Ferreras

Lead

Flannery Wasson

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