The British Astronomical Association is a national organisation, founded in 1890, which encourages amateur astronomy through meetings, sectional groups and its publications. Visit the BAA Information Page where you will find full details of the Objectives, the Observing Sections and Section Directors, the Officers of the Association, Publications, Meetings, Instruments, Library and Educational Policy. A Journal and Newsletter are published every two months.
Recent newsletters are available in pdf format.
Extracts from many past issues of the BAA Journal, notes for contributors, information on advertising in the Journal and downloadable files of the Index since 1994 are available on the Journal Home Page . Membership of the Association is open to everyone interested in astronomy. BAA Meetings are held monthly, see the Meetings Programme for 2001-2002 for details. There are also other Sections which can offer technical advice on astronomical issues. A report of each Section's activities for 1999 is also available.