Associazione Friulana di Astronomia e Meteorologia
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The Associazione Friulana di Astronomia e Meteorologia (AFAM) is a non-profit cultural association whose goal is the promotion of astronomy
and meteorology
to the public and the development of scientific research activities, often in collaboration with professional scientists.
Established in 1969, now AFAM has its own operating structures in Remanzacco
(Friuli
, Italy
).
AFAM is member of the Unione Astrofili Italiani
(the Italian union of amateur astronomers).
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
and meteorology
Meteorology
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
to the public and the development of scientific research activities, often in collaboration with professional scientists.
Remanzacco
Remanzacco is a comune in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 60 km northwest of Trieste and about 7 km northeast of Udine...
(Friuli
Friuli
Friuli is an area of northeastern Italy with its own particular cultural and historical identity. It comprises the major part of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, i.e. the province of Udine, Pordenone, Gorizia, excluding Trieste...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
).
AFAM is member of the Unione Astrofili Italiani
Unione Astrofili Italiani
The Unione Astrofili Italiani is an Italian organization active in astronomy research and outreach. Its members are both professional and amateur astronomers. The UAI claims more than two thousands members from the whole Italy and is one of the most important amateur astronomical associations in...
(the Italian union of amateur astronomers).