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The British Astronomical Association, BAA, is the senior national association of amateur astronomers in the UK
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
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It was founded in London
London

London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom, and the most populous municipality in the European Union. An important settlement for two millennia, History of London goes back to its founding by the Roman Empire....
 in 1890. It encourages observational astronomy
Observational astronomy

Observational astronomy is a division of the astronomy science that is concerned with getting data, in contrast with theoretical astrophysics which is mainly concerned with finding out the measurable implications of physical model s....
 by non-professionals in areas which cannot be covered by professional observatories. Members receive bi-monthly; a ; an annual handbook (of charts and astronomical events); and access to meetings and the association's collections of books and equipment.

It is organized into a number of which specialize in the various aspects of astronomy
Astronomy

Astronomy is the science of Astronomical object and Phenomenon that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere . It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the physical cosmology....
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The British Astronomical Association, BAA, is the senior national association of amateur astronomers in the UK
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
.

It was founded in London
London

London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom, and the most populous municipality in the European Union. An important settlement for two millennia, History of London goes back to its founding by the Roman Empire....
 in 1890. It encourages observational astronomy
Observational astronomy

Observational astronomy is a division of the astronomy science that is concerned with getting data, in contrast with theoretical astrophysics which is mainly concerned with finding out the measurable implications of physical model s....
 by non-professionals in areas which cannot be covered by professional observatories. Members receive bi-monthly; a ; an annual handbook (of charts and astronomical events); and access to meetings and the association's collections of books and equipment.

It is organized into a number of which specialize in the various aspects of astronomy
Astronomy

Astronomy is the science of Astronomical object and Phenomenon that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere . It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the physical cosmology....
. It also founded and sponsors the Campaign for Dark Skies
Campaign for Dark Skies

The Campaign for Dark Skies is the United Kingdom's main anti-light pollution campaign group.It is part of the British Astronomical Association and affiliated with the International Dark-Sky Association , and composed of a network of who try to improve lighting in their areas and advise local people....
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Objectives

- The encouragement of all aspects of observational astronomy
Astronomy

Astronomy is the science of Astronomical object and Phenomenon that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere . It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the physical cosmology....
 and the association of observers at all levels for mutual help.

- The promotion of a general interest in astronomy for beginners as well as for the more advanced.

- The circulation of current astronomical information and observational material.

- The support of modern advanced techniques for observation, data handling and scientific presentation of results.

- The presentation of medals and prizes in recognition of outstanding contributions to astronomy.

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