Société astronomique de France

Société astronomique de France
Founded28 January 1887 (1887-01-28)
FounderCamille Flammarion
TypeNon-profit association
PurposeTo promote the development and practice of astronomy
Headquarters3, rue Beethoven, Paris 75016, France
Region served
France and French-speaking countries
Official language
French
President
Roland Lehoucq
Websitehttp://www.saf-astronomie.fr

The Société astronomique de France (SAF; French: [sɔsiete astʁɔnɔmik fʁɑ̃s]), the French astronomical society, is a non-profit association in the public interest organized under French law (Association loi de 1901). Founded by astronomer Camille Flammarion in 1887, its purpose is to promote the development and practice of astronomy.