Our aim is to promote every aspect of solar astronomy and to provide information and encouragement in relation to the study of the Sun. Objectives: Provide relevant and up-to-date information and advice in relation to the Section’s programme of work. Encourage the exchange of information and expertise and the association of observers for mutual help. Promote solar study and observation for beginners. Circulate current solar observational information and data. Explore and develop modern techniques for both solar observation and data recording.
If you have any questions regarding the Solar Section or would like to become a member of the section, please Contact the Director on the link above right.
News
- New Substantial Cycle 25 Sunspot
2020 Jun 3
Lyn Smith
Videos
- BAA Christmas Meeting 2023
2023 Dec 10 - BAA Solar Section Webinar
2023 Feb 19 - Elgin 2022 - Prof Clare Parnell
2022 Sep 14 - Elgin 2022 - Lyn Smith – Our Red Sun
2022 Sep 14 - BAA Meeting January 2022
2022 Jan 23
Past Events
- 2023 Nov 24 - Solar Section Zoom Meeting
- 2023 Feb 18 - Solar Section Meeting 2023
- 2020 Dec 16 - How to image the Sun in three wavelengths - Webinar
Section Pages
- Director's Blog
- Solar Section Aims & Objectives
- Submitting Observations
- Observing Aids & Techniques
- Solar Section Publications
- Activity Graphs
- Solar Animations
- Polar Faculae Observer's Challenge
- Magnetic Observations
- White Light Flare & Dynamic Sun Challenges
- Wilson Effect Observer's Challenge
- Solar Section Tutorials
Section Officers
- Director: Lyn Smith
- Assistant Director (Web Manager): Peter Meadows
- Assistant Director (Data Analysis): John Cook