• junge AG invites to summer school 2023
  • Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger announces Germany's entry into the international astronomy project SKA-Observatory
    Overcoming borders with the SKAO supertelescope
    Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger announces Germany's entry into the international astronomy project SKA-Observatory
  • In 2023 the AG awards numerous prestiges awards to people who have made major contribution to astronomical research.
    AG Awards for the year 2023
    In 2023 the AG awards numerous prestiges awards to people who have made major contribution to astronomical research.
  • Professor Gillian Wright CBE wins Caroline Herschel Medal
  • Infinite emptiness, black holes, the question of our own cosmic origin – the Science Year 2023, an initiative of the federal ministery for education and science will address these questions among others.
    Science Year 2023 – "Our Universe"
    Infinite emptiness, black holes, the question of our own cosmic origin – the Science Year 2023, an initiative of the federal ministery for education and science will address these questions among others.

AG Job Register

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AG

The German Astronomical Society (Astronomische Gesellschaft, or AG for short) is the professional German national association for astronomy and astrophysics. The AG promotes activities in science and research, strengthens exchange between its members and supports the dissemination of science to the public and in education.

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How to become a member of AG

Members of the AG are professional astronomers and astrophysicists as well as astronomy enthusiasts.

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Council of German Observatories

Acting as the science policy committee of the AG, the Council of German Observatories (Rat Deutscher Sternwarten, or RDS for short) represents the joint interests of all German astronomical institutions vis-à-vis funding bodies, governments and international organisations. The RDS provides professional consultation to state institutions and other decision-makers.

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Astronomy for the public

Astronomical web portal for the public and all those interested in astronomy with information on training, research and astronomy facilities in Germany. 

Astronomie in Deutschland

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