The Journal of the
British Astronomical Association

For 116 years the Journal has published the observations and work of BAA members. It also contains many other articles and items of interest to all amateur astronomers. It is published six times a year, and sent free to all full members of the Association. (For subscription details for non-members, please contact the BAA office.)

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On this page: Recent issues / Letters to the Editor / Notes for contributors / Journal indexes / Advertising / Useful links

Book reviews

In Association with Amazon.co.uk A selection of recent book reviews from the pages of the Journal

Recent Journal issues

December 2005 February 2006 April 2006

Earlier issues: December 2002 / February 2003 / April 2003 / June 2003 / August 2003 / October 2003 / December 2003 / February 2004 / April 2004 / June 2004/ August 2004/ October 2004/ December 2004 / February 2005 / April 2005 / June 2005 / August 2005 / October 2005

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Archive of pre-2001 issues

Letters to the Editor

The Journal maintains a lively Letters column and welcomes communications on any subject to do with astronomy, especially those of particular interest to amateurs. Please e-mail to the Editor at hazelmcgee@compuserve.com . The Editor reserves the right to shorten or edit letters in the interests of clarity, brevity and style, and to reject material that she does not find significant or interesting. A maximum length of 350 words is recommended. Be sure to mark your letter 'for publication', and please remember to include your full postal address.

Read the latest letters here

Journal Indexes

  • The Index to the Journal volumes 51-100 (1940-1990) (148pp., Octavo size, hardbound.)

    • The Association is indebted to Mr Adel H. Mohammed of Kuwait for subsidising the production of this Index, which has been prepared by R.A. Marriott. Copies may be ordered from the BAA office for 4.00 pounds sterling, post free in the UK.

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