Agrupación Astronómica de la Safor

The Agrupación Astronómica de la Safor (A.A.S.) is an amateur astronomy society based in Gandia, in the Safor comarca of the Valencian Community, Spain. It brings together enthusiasts who observe the night sky, share astrophotography, and promote astronomy among the general public. The society maintains an active online presence at astrosafor.net, where it publishes news, activity reports, and its long-running magazine Huygens. Huygens, named after the Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens, is the association's flagship publication. The official website lists issues spanning from 1996 to 2026, indicating a continuous editorial tradition of at least three decades. Recent issues include No. 161 (October–December 2025), No. 162 (January–March 2026), and No. 163 (July–September 2026). Each issue typically contains an editorial, an astro-gallery, articles on cosmology, planetary science, lunar observation, light pollution, and ephemerides, alongside reports on the society's activities. Contributors have included M. Álvarez, J. M. Bullón, Miguel Guerrero, Jesús S. Giner, Julio Paredes Zubeldia, Francisco Javier Marigómez, Marcelino Álvarez, Francisco Pavía, José Lull, Adriano Anfuso, and Paco Lendínez. Beyond publishing, the A.A.S. organizes observation sessions, workshops, and public outreach. The website mentions an electronic bulletin and books, and it highlights the society's participation in the XX Congreso Estatal de Astronomía (state astronomy congress). The association also engages with issues such as climate change and light pollution in the LED era, reflecting a broader commitment to dark-sky preservation and science communication. The A.A.S. is a non-profit, member-driven organization. Its website invites visitors to become members ("Hazte Socio") and to collaborate on its activities. It operates primarily in Spanish and serves the Safor region, though its publications and online resources reach a wider Spanish-speaking audience. As an amateur society, it does not sell commercial products; its "offerings" are membership, the Huygens magazine, electronic bulletins, books, and participation in star parties and congresses.

The Agrupación Astronómica de la Safor (A.A.S.) is an amateur astronomy society based in Gandia, Spain. Its exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence, but the society's magazine Huygens has been published continuously since 1996, as indicated by the official website's archive listing issues from 1996 to 2026. This suggests the organization was active by the mid-1990s. The society has maintained a steady program of astronomical observation, astrophotography, and public outreach. Its website serves as a hub for members and the public, offering information on activities, statutes, legislation, and membership. The A.A.S. publishes Huygens quarterly, with recent issues including No. 161 (October–December 2025), No. 162 (January–March 2026), and No. 163 (July–September 2026). The magazine covers a wide range of topics, from cosmology and planetary science to lunar observation and light pollution, and includes contributions from numerous members and collaborators. In addition to Huygens, the association produces an electronic bulletin and has published books. It also participates in national events such as the XX Congreso Estatal de Astronomía. The website highlights the society's involvement in addressing contemporary issues like climate change and light pollution in the LED era, reflecting a commitment to both astronomy and environmental awareness. The A.A.S. is a member-driven, non-profit organization. It invites collaboration and membership through its website, and its activities are centered in the Safor region, though its publications reach a broader Spanish-speaking audience. The society continues to be active, with its most recent magazine issues dated 2026.

• 2026

  Huygens issues No. 162 (January–March 2026) and No. 163 (July–September 2026) published.

• 2025

  Huygens issue No. 161 (October–December 2025) published.

• 1996

  Huygens magazine begins publication (archive lists issues from 1996).

Non-profit amateur astronomy society focused on observation, publishing, and public outreach in the Safor region of Spain.

• Huygens magazine

  Quarterly magazine of the A.A.S., published since 1996, covering astronomy, cosmology, observation, and society activities.

• Electronic bulletin

  Digital newsletter for members and subscribers.

• Books

  Occasional publications by the association.

1. 1Índiceastrosafor.net
2. 2Agrupación Astronómica de la Safor - Wikidatawikidata.org