| British Astronomical Association | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BAA |
| Motto | Britain's leading organisation for observational astronomy |
| Formation | 1890 |
| Legal status | Non-profit company |
| Purpose/focus | Astronomy in the UK |
| Location | Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0DU |
| Region served | UK |
| Membership | UK astronomers |
| President | Dr David Boyd |
| Main organ | BAA Council |
| Website | BAA |
The British Astronomical Association (BAA) is the senior national association of amateur astronomers in the UK.
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It was founded in London in 1890.
It encourages observational astronomy by non-professionals in areas which cannot be covered by professional observatories. Members receive the Journal of the British Astronomical Association bi-monthly[1]; a guide to observing; an annual handbook (of charts and astronomical events); and access to meetings and the association's collections of books and equipment.
It is organized into a number of observing sections which specialize in the various aspects of astronomy. It also founded and sponsors the Campaign for Dark Skies. It is situated next to the Royal Academy of Arts.
Patrick Moore was possibly the youngest member of the organization ever—he joined at the age of 11.
