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A ‘Jamjar’ Magnetometer

This paper reviews the principal details of typical magnetic storms together with relationships between magnetic and auroral activities. It then

Noctilucent Cloud Morphology

Types of NLC

Magnetic & Radio Observations

A how to guide to Magnetic observations

Observing The Visible Aurora

Form and type of aurora

Introduction to the Aurora and NLC section

The Aurora Section encourages the observation of the aurora, the recruitment and training of observers, the collection, analysis and reporting

Case Studies from the History of Astronomy

Here are some papers written by or brought to our attention by section members: Babylonian Astronomy Here’s a paper

Historical Section Past Directors

Past Directors 1930-1944 – Mary Acworth Evershed (nee Orr) (1867-1949) 1944-1953 – Howard Laurence Kelly (1904-1973) 1953-1965 – Colin Alistair

History Of The BAA Historical Section

The British Astronomical Association was founded in 1890 and from the start was organised into observing sections. However the foundation

Some Useful Resources and Web Links

Here are some useful sites on the Web: Useful Web Links Specialist libraries around the UK: U.K Libraries Click here to return

U.K. Libraries

Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly. Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh