The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) was founded in 1820 and currently has 3750 members including professional and amateur astronomers. The RAS advocates for astronomy and space science, funds various projects like student travel and fellowships, and engages with the media and public. They offer membership opportunities for students and others interested in supporting the astronomy community.

1. RAS: Supporting the
astronomy and space
communities
UKSEDS conference 2013

2. RAS: Who we are…
• Founded in 1820
• 3750 members include
professional and amateur
astronomers and space
scientists; teachers, and
outreach specialists;
historians; science writers
• David Southwood President
from 2012-14
• Entirely independent of
Government

3. RAS: What we support…

4. RAS: What we do…
• Advocacy, media & public engagement:
making the case for astronomy and space
science…

5. RAS: What we fund…
Student travel to
conferences
Fellowships
Touch the Sky:
visually impaired
astronomy
Fun Kids radio
and…

6. ProjectsMEDIAN

7. Want to join us?
• Membership rates…
• Students (mostly postgrads) pay £1 for first
year, £27 after that
• Free access to specialist meetings, grants
scheme, publications…
• Find out more at www.ras.org.uk,
@royalastrosoc &
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalAstroSoc