Journal contents items – Page 127 – British Astronomical Association

John Brashear and the BAA

The British Astronomical Association was founded in 1890, officially on October 1, though it was not until the first General Meeting on October 24 that the name was finally established and the first Council elected. Among those who joined before the end of that year – the Original Members – was the instrument maker John A. Brashear, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.