Why should you join or renew your membership with Austin Astronomical Society? There’s so many reasons —

Dark Sky Site at Canyon of the Eagles (COTE) events

• Observe at least twice a month, once a month for Members Only Star Party and the AAS Public Star Party
• No entry fee to COTE
• Discounted room rates at the Lodge

Eagle Eye Observatory (EEO) Access

• Receive training and certification on the telescopes and operating observatory
• Opportunity to earn $70/night for hosting star parties at COTE/EEO
• Access COTE/EEO outside the normally scheduled star parties

Loaner Scope Program

• Five – 8″ Dobsonian telescopes with very good eyepieces and all the needed accessories to experiment on your initial purchase, to expand your current viewing schedule, or to test and plan your next scope upgrade!

Observing Buddy/Mentor Program

• Help connect you to both new and seasoned AAS members and mentors.  Pair people together for general help, to have an astro-friend or work on Astronomical League awards together.

Astronomical League (AL) Membership

• Automatic membership in the Astronomical League.  As an AAS member, you receive a FREE Astronomical League membership, valued at $40/year!
• The Astronomical League offers several great observing programs at different skill levels; once a program is completed you are awarded a certificate, pin, and your name published in the Reflector, the quarterly subscription magazine sent to you by the AL.

Sidereal Times

• AAS’ monthly online publication that is filled with tons of info, club news, astro photos, articles and events.

Other Membership Perks and Events

• Opportunities to participate in committees or as a member of the Executive Committee
• Receive events and announcements that non-members miss, like movie screenings, special discounts or conference events
• Magazine subscription discounts to Sky&Telescope
• Central Texas Star Party – CTSP two day member only star party and BBQ
• Austin Under The Stars – AAS annual event at St. Stephan’s
• Hang with other astro peeps at our family-friendly Holiday Party

You can join as an individual member or as a household – it’s reasonably priced, it’s great fun for everyone in the family, and it’s stellar time spent outdoors.

Keep looking up – Join AAS today!