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About the BAA Lunar Section
In existence since 1890, the BAA Lunar Section is as old as the British Astronomical Association itself. Its roots actually go back further in time to the short-lived but highly energetic Selenographical Society (1878-82), many of whose members were leading lights in lunar research during the late Victorian and Edwardian era.

Membership
Membership of the BAA Lunar Section is open to members of the BAA. Observational material, written contributions and correspondence is however welcome from anyone with an interest in the Moon and its observation.

Sub-sections
The BAA Lunar Section incorporates a number of sub-sections, each having its own specialist coordinator. The sub-sections cover:

Occultations
Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLP)
Topography
Geology
Photography
Computing
Cloudwatch
Historical
Section archives

Publications
The Lunar Section Circular is published at approximately monthly intervals. It contains general news and the results of the work of the sub-sections.

The New Moon is a magazine of lunar topographical studies. It is published about twice a year.

Both of these publications are available as PDF documents. They are also available in printed form direct from the Lunar Section Director (a supply of suitably-sized SAEs, mailed to the Director, is required to receive them).