Hellenic Astronomical Society

The main goal of the Society is to advance the research in astronomy, astrophysics and space physics, as well as to support all educational astronomical activities.

John Hugh Seiradakis, professor of astronomy at the University of Thessaloniki, was the driving force in drafting the constitution of the Society, with the support from Dr. D. Sinachopoulos and Profs.

The final form of the constitution[2] was presented during the 1st Hellenic Astronomical Conference that took place on 21–23 September 1992 in Athens, and it was supported by 66 founding members.

[12] The Society also organises, since its creation, an international astrophysics conference[13] which takes place every two years in different cities of Greece.

Seiradakis" lecturers have been: A number of public outreach activities are supported by the Society and its members throughout Greece, often is close collaboration with amateur astronomy clubs.