You can join the BAA today by completing the form at this link, see below for our different membership rates.
The British Astronomical Association has been a driving force in amateur astronomy for over 130 years and is today recognised as one of the world’s leading amateur groups. Founded in 1890, the BAA is a global community of amateur astronomers with members in over 40 countries.
We offer two forms of membership; the traditional BAA subscription with printed copies of publications, and a digital membership where the publications are provided in digital media only, but all other services are the same.
A BAA subscription entitles you to:
- Join a global community of amateur astronomers
- Receive our bi-monthly Journal & annual Handbook
- Attend our meetings and workshops around the country
- Share images and observations on your own BAA Member Album and join discussions on the BAA Forum
- Get help and advice to develop your skills from experienced Directors of our BAA Observing Sections
- Watch videos of talks by leading experts online
- Access tutorials
- Make a real scientific contribution!
We welcome new members no matter what your level of experience. We organise Observer’s Challenges that beginners and the more advanced can participate in. And you can collaborate with the pros through our Observing Sections and contribute articles to the Journal
Do take some time to look around our website and if you like what you see, why not join today?
Subscription rates
| Ordinary Members (23+) | £53.50 |
| Ordinary Digital-only | £32.50 |
| Young Person membership (22 years of age or under) | £20.00 |
| Young Person Digital-only | £10.00 |
Postage overseas
The following postage rates are included in hard copy overseas memberships. If you are happy reading the Journal and Handbook online, then you may want to consider our Digital memberships which are cheaper as they do not include the postage and printing costs.
| Europe | £19.00 |
| Rest of World | £37.00 |
Benefactors
Benefactor is our top tier of membership, for those who are able and would like to contribute extra to the running of the BAA. You receive all the benefits of our Ordinary members, including a hard copy of the Journal and Handbook. In addition you will receive a certificate, a letter of thanks from the President, and your name will be published in the Journal once a year. There is no additional charge for overseas postage.
| Benefactor | £200.00 |
| Digital-only | N/A |
Libraries
If you are interested in our Library subscriptions then please contact the BAA Office.
| Library | £83.00 |
| Digital-only | N/A |
Affiliated Societies
Please contact the BAA Office if your Society is interested in becoming Affiliated to the BAA. Affiliation is not a paid membership.