Divisions
Activities in the various astronomical sub-disciplines are mostly
coordinated through the IAU Divisions.
Following the adoption of the Executive Committee Resolution at the
XXVIIIth General Assembly held in Beijing, a new Division scheme has
been put into place, to take into account the evolution of astronomy and
to reflect the scientific policy of the IAU.
These Divisions will include one or more IAU Commissions, each focusing
on a narrower scientific or organizational theme. The relation between
the existing Commissions and the new Divisions will be gradually
established in the coming months.
The list of Divisions adopted in Beijing is as follows: