You can search the RAS collections in two ways. To find printed books and journals, search the book and journal catalogue. To search for archival materials, like manuscripts and RAS organisational records, search the archives. You can also browse the archives catalogue online
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The Society has maintained a library for its members since its foundation. It is now a rich resource for the study of the history of astronomy and geophysics.
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