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OBSERVERS CHALLENGE: A LUNAR OCCULTATION OF SATURN ON 2024 AUGUST 21
(Image by Dave Tyler) A lunar occultation of any of the bright planets is an interesting event to watch even
Read moreObserver’s Challenge: Photograph Noctilucent Clouds
With the 2024 Noctilucent Cloud season now underway with the first observations of the year coming in, this challenge is
Read moreThe night the sky shone red, green and purple
On the night of 2024 May 10/11 observers all over the UK and beyond marvelled at a glorious display of
Read moreObserver’s Challenge – view a partial solar eclipse on April 8
WARNING – OBSERVING THE SUN CAN BE DANGEROUS – READ OUR GUIDE BELOW While some are travelling to central and
Read moreTime running out to book for Winchester 2024
Time is running out if you want to book one of the last few places on the 2024 BAA Winchester
Read moreProposed alterations to the By-laws of the British Astronomical Association
This is to give notice (under the terms of Article of Association 33) that a Special General Meeting of the
Read moreBAA 2024 Astronomical Calendar
We are delighted to announce a 2024 BAA Astronomical Calendar of BAA member images which can be bought from the
Read moreObserver’s Challenge: Moon occults Venus on 9 November 2023
On the morning of November 9th the thin waning crescent Moon (15% illuminated) will occult Venus (mag -4.4). The planet
Read more2023 Election Results
The result of the ballot count held on 11th October 2023 was as follows. President David Arditti 476Vice President Alan
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