Oldest astronomical society

According to Official Guinness Records,

The Royal Astronomical Society (UK) was founded on 12 January 1820 when 14 gentlemen met in the Freemasons Tavern, London and agreed to found the Astronomical Society of London. It received its royal charter from King William IV on 7 March 1831. It is based in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London.

For a complete list of 1820 records, please visit 1820 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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