Corporate Body

National Committee for Astronomy [I] (1939 - 1954)

Australian National Research Council

From
March 1939
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
To
1954
Functions
Advisory or Regulatory Body and Astronomy or Space Science
Alternative Names
  • NCA (Acronym)

Summary

The National Committee for Astronomy was set up in March 1939 by the Australian National Research Council to provide a formal connection for Australia to the International Astronomical Union. Joseph Baldwin, Government Astronomer for Victoria, was the first Chair and Alexander Ross, Professor of Physics at the University of Western Australia, the first Secretary. Other members included the heads of observatories and respected amateur astronomers. On the establishment of the Australian Academy of Science in 1954, the Committee was transferred to the Academy.

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 1939 - 1954 National Committee for Astronomy [I]
       1954 - National Committee for Astronomy [II]

Helen Cohn

Created: 1 July 2025

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This Edition: 2026 February - 1926 Centenaries
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