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Société de physique et d'histoire naturelle de Genève (SPHN)

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SPHN promotes the natural sciences and makes their findings accessible to the general public. To this end, it organises events, excursions and other activities.
The SPHN was founded in 1791 at the instigation of the Genevan pharmacist and naturalist Henri-Albert Gosse (1753-1816).

Year founded: 1790
Number of members: 182 (2015)
Société de physique et d'histoire naturelle de Genève (SPHN) is a member of SCNAT, Platform Science and Regions (Platform NWR)

Contact

Société de physique et d'histoire naturelle de Genève (SPHN)
c/o Prof. Dr Michel Grenon
University of Geneva
Observatoire Astronomique
chemin Pegasi 51
1290 Versoix
Switzerland