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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.
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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