We aim to provide support for historical research by BAA members. In our biannual newsletter and annual section meetings we provide a platform for members to present, display and discuss their research. We also offer direct mentoring. The director is happy to answer enquiries on historical matters, particularly relating to BAA members from previous generations.
If you would like to become a member or have any questions, please contact the Director.
The BAA Historical Section is closely linked to the Society for the History of Astronomy (SHA)
Videos
- BAA Historic Aurora by Paul Whiting
2024 May 25 - BAA SGM January 2024
2024 Jan 21 - Prof Nick Lomb: Australian Eclipses 1857 and 1871
2023 Nov 23 - 2022 One Day Summer Meeting - The BAA Historical Section
2022 Jul 25 - Historical Section Webinar - Asian Observations of the 18 August 1868 Total Solar Eclipse
2022 May 15
Gallery
Section Pages
- Introduction to the Historical Section
- The Historical Section's Publications
- Previous Section Meetings
- History Of The BAA Historical Section
- Historical Section Past Directors
- Meet the Section Director
- Meet the Section Deputy Director
- Case Studies from the History of Astronomy
- Some Useful Resources and Web Links
- Articles in the BAA Journal
- Obituaries of BAA Members
- Officers of the British Astronomical Association
- Solar system objects named for BAA members
Section Officers
- Director and Website Manager: Mike Frost
- Deputy Director: Bill Barton