The Journal of the British Astronomical Association

Notes for contributors

Special note: Although it exists mainly to publish the work of BAA members, the Journal also accepts suitable contributions from non-members, particularly those with an established reputation in their field. Non-members wishing to submit contributions are urged before doing so to study a recent issue of the Journal in a library or elsewhere, to note the style and nature of the content. (Back issues of the Journal may be ordered from the BAA Sales page.) Material of particular interest to amateur observers, and reports of amateur observational projects, are most likely to gain acceptance.

1. Papers

Papers should be sent to the Papers Secretary, Nick James, either by e-mail (preferred) or by post (three copies) to the address given in each issue or c/o the BAA, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0DU.

They will be refereed, and, if approved by Council, published as soon as reasonably possible. Except in unusual circumstances, the delay between acceptance and publication is currently approximately one year.

Please see this longer article if you are considering preparing a paper for submission to the Journal.

All other contributions should be sent to the Editor. As well as Letters to the Editor , she will be pleased to accept contributions to Observers' Forum, particularly interesting astronomical images or photographs, provided they are not submitted or published elsewhere. Colour as well as monochrome photographs are welcomed. Photographs or computer disks (PC only) will be returned only if a suitable stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. Unless specifically requested, please do not send large images by e-mail.

2. 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. Please remember to include your full postal address, and to mark your letter 'for publication'.

3. Book Reviews

Please e-mail the Editor if you are interested in joining our reviewers' panel. Please include your full postal address, your particular qualifications or interests, and whether or not you are a BAA member.

The Journal is copyright the British Astronomical Association.
Individual articles, illustrations etc. remain the copyright of the author or photographer, whose permission must be obtained before reproduction, either in hard-copy or on the World Wide Web. By agreeing to the publication of their contribution in the Journal, authors also agree to its publication on the WWW, in the Astrophysical Data System or elsewhere, by arrangement with the Editor and Council.

This longer article gives more details of how to prepare and submit material for publication.

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