The Committee for Astronomy
The Committee for Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) encompasses astronomy within its scope of activities, and its tasks include undertaking all actions that promote the development of astronomy and the application of its achievements. It also serves as the National Committee for Cooperation with the International Astronomical Union.
The Committee for Astronomy of PAS selects Poland’s representative in the international consortium responsible for publishing the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics and annually applies for funding to support the publication of the journal.


About the Committee
The Committee for Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) was established in 1952, and in its current form, it operates based on Resolution No. 2/2011 of the General Assembly of PAS from May 26, 2011, under the Division III: Natural Sciences and Earth Sciences of PAS.
News and events
News and events related to the activities of the Astronomy Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS).


The International Astronomical Union has established Commission C5: Cultural Astronomy

Committee of Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences – Meeting on January 31, 2025

IAU Symposium IAUS 397: Exploring the Universe with Artificial Intelligence (UniversAI)

IAU Symposium IAUS 396: Massive Galaxies Across the Universe

Gruber Fellowship 2025

Issue 11 of the IAU Catalyst is now available online

Resolution No. 1/2024 of the Astronomy Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN)

Position of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences regarding the proposed changes to the Act on PAN
Members
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Tomasz BULIK
Prof. Dr. hab., Chair of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Łukasz STAWARZ
Dr hab.
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Tomasz KAMIŃSKI
Dr. hab.
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Katarzyna MAŁEK
Dr. hab.
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Andrzej PIGULSKI
Prof. dr. hab.
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Marek NIKOŁAJUK
Dr. hab.
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Michał BEJGER
Dr. hab.
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Marek BIESIADA
Prof. dr. hab.
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Bożena CZERNY
Prof. dr. hab.
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Jadwiga DASZYŃSKA-DASZKIEWICZ
Prof. dr. hab.
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Mirosław GIERSZ
Prof. dr. hab.
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Michał HANASZ
Prof. dr. hab.
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Agnieszka JANIUK
Prof. dr. hab.
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Michał JAROSZYŃSKI
Prof. dr hab.
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Szymon KOZŁOWSKI
Prof. dr hab.
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Agnieszka KRYSZCZYŃSKA
Dr. hab.
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Rafał MODERSKI
Prof. dr. hab.
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Krzysztof NALEWAJKO
Dr hab.
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Michał OSTROWSKI
Prof. dr. hab.
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Grzegorz PIETRZYŃSKI
Prof. dr. hab.
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Grzegorz POJMAŃSKI
Prof. dr hab.
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Agnieszka POLLO
Prof. dr. hab.
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Marek ROGATKO
Prof. dr. hab.
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Dorota ROSIŃSKA
Dr. hab.
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Julian SITAREK
Prof. dr hab.
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Radosław SMOLEC
Dr. hab.
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Igor SOSZYŃSKI
Prof. dr hab.
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Ryszard SZCZERBA
Prof. dr. hab.
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Ewa SZUSZKIEWICZ
Prof. dr. hab.
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Michał TOMCZAK
Prof. dr. hab.
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Andrzej UDALSKI
Prof. dr hab., Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Łukasz WYRZYKOWSKI
Prof. dr hab.
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Stanisław ZOŁA
Prof. dr. hab.
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Piotr ŻYCKI
Prof. dr. hab.
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Stanisław ZOŁA
Prof. dr. hab.
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Piotr ŻYCKI
Prof. dr. hab.
Authorities
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Tomasz Bulik
Prof. Dr. hab., Chair of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Łukasz STAWARZ
Dr. hab., Deputy Chair of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Prof. at the Jagiellonian University
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Tomasz KAMIŃSKI
Dr. hab., Member of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Katarzyna MAŁEK
Dr. hab., Prof. at the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), Member of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Andrzej PIGULSKI
Prof. Dr. hab., Member of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Marek NIKOŁAJUK
Dr. hab., Prof. at the University of Białystok, Secretary of the Presidium of the Committee on Astronomy of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Organizational Structure
The Astronomy Committee (KA PAN) is a collegial body of the Polish Academy of Sciences that brings together Academy members within the field of astronomy and facilitates their collaboration.
KA PAN is affiliated with Division III of Exact and Earth Sciences of the Academy. The main task of the committee is to influence the development of the discipline nationwide and to integrate scientific centers and communities.
In addition to Academy members, the KA PAN includes distinguished scientists in the field of astronomy representing higher education institutions, scientific institutions of PAN, research institutes of various ministries, and representatives of other institutions and organizations.
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Formularz kontaktowy
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E-mail
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