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Asociación Argentina Amigos de la Astronomía (AAAA, A.A.A.A. or asaramas; the Argentine Association of the Friends of Astronomy; observatory code 834) is an amateur astronomy civil association based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the aim of spreading astronomy. It was founded on January 4, 1929, and its field courses are held on related subjects, research in collaboration with professional bodies and printed publications or multimedia, and recreational activities for the general public. The main-belt asteroid 4756 Asaramas was named in honor of the observatory.
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