Corporate Body

Astronomical Society of Queensland (1927 - 1978)

From
4 June 1927
Boondall, Queensland, Australia
To
1978
Functions
Association, Astronomy or Space Science and Society or Membership Organisation
Location
Boondall, Queensland

Summary

The Astronomical Society of Queensland was established in June 1927. The Society promoted interest in astronomy. In 1978 the Society amalgamated with the Astronomers Association of Queensland, forming the Astronomical Association of Queensland.

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Timeline

 1927 - 1978 Astronomical Society of Queensland
       1978 - Astronomical Association of Queensland

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Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Anderson, P, and Orchiston, W., 'Arthur Anthony Page: at the forefront of Queensland astronomy during the second half of the twentieth century', Journal of astronomical history and heritage, 26 (4) (2023), 833-64. Details
  • Page, A. A., 'Astronomy in Queensland 1849 - 1959', Proceedings of the Astronomical Society of Queensland, 1959 (December) (1959), 19-24. Details

Resources

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