The president of the Royal Astronomical Society chairs the Council of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) and its formal meetings. They also liaise with government organisations, similar societies in other countries, and the International Astronomical Union on behalf of the UK astronomy and geophysics communities. Future presidents serve one year as President Elect before succeeding the previous president.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Inception
- 1821
- Website
- https://www.ras.org.uk/about-the-ras/council
