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British Astronomical Association - Definition |
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The British Astronomical Association, BAA, is the main national association of amateur astronomers in the UK.
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 BAA (http://www.britastro.org/journal/) bi-monthly; a guide to observing (http://www.britastro.org/sales/catalogue/baa_observing_guide.jpg); 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 (http://www.britastro.org/main/observe.html) which specialize in the various aspects of astronomy. It also founded and sponsors the Campaign for Dark Skies.
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