To facilitate the work of the Association concerning the different countries, National Representatives have been elected. Furthermore, to support the work of the organization, two Standing Committees and six Working Groups have been established. To increase the effectiveness of European astronomy education at all levels through research and the exchange of information and experience. To be a responsible body able to provide informed and authoritative advice on coordinated European astronomy education. To encourage the development of resources for teaching of astronomy.
Astronomy is the oldest of all sciences.
Furthermore, the cultural and philosophical role of Astronomy is undisputed. Studying the Universe is a means of searching for our own origins, learning to situate ourselves within cosmic infinity and developing a sense for the beauty and fragility of our Earth. It equally allows us to keep a critical approach towards irrational pseudo-sciences. Furthermore, Astronomy is extremely popular. There is a great public interest for topics such as eclipses, meteor showers, space missions, and for all the popular magazines and TV programs about astronomy.