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Hong Kong Astronomical Society
香港天文學會
AbbreviationHKAS
PredecessorHong Kong Amateur Astronomical Union (AAU)
Formation1974
TypeNonprofit organization
PurposePopularize astronomical knowledge, enhance astronomical research and promote cooperation among members
HeadquartersKwun Tong, Kowloon
Location
  • Hong Kong SAR, China
Official language
Chinese
President
Yu Kam Fung
Websitehttps://www.hkas.org.hk
Formerly called
Hong Kong Amateur Astronomical Society (AAS)

The Hong Kong Astronomical Society (HKAS) is the first public Hong Kong astronomical body, for amateur astronomers and other interested individuals. The primary objectives of the HKAS are to promote popular science of astronomy and other related sciences; raise public awareness of astronomy and other related topics such as light pollution; offer astronomical seminars, and provide astronomical training courses to schools and companies.

Current mission of the society is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community.

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