The Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) is a branch of the American Astronomical Society that focuses on the advancement of all aspects of dynamical astronomy, including celestial mechanics, solar system dynamics, stellar dynamics, as well as the dynamics of the interstellar medium and galactic dynamics, and coordination of such research with other branches of science.Division on Dynamical Astronomy
dda.harvard.edu It awards the

Brouwer Award The Brouwer Award is awarded annually by the Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of dynamical astronomy. The prize is named for Dirk Brouwer. Recipients Source ...

every year, which was established to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Dynamical Astronomy, including

celestial mechanics Celestial mechanics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the motions of objects in outer space. Historically, celestial mechanics applies principles of physics (classical mechanics) to astronomical objects, such as stars and planets, to ...

, astrometry,

geophysics Geophysics () is a subject of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their analysis. The term ''geophysics'' so ...

, stellar systems, galactic and extra galactic dynamics. The Division also awards the

Vera Rubin Early Career Prize The Vera Rubin Early Career Prize is named after Vera Rubin and is given by the Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society. The prize recognizes excellence in Dynamical Astronomy. Recipients must have received their docto ...

for promise of continued excellence for an astronomer no more than 10 years beyond receipt of their doctorate.

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