Walk Among the Stars
Join the Austin Astronomical Society

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 at 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 to 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 have a good visual observing experience or test your next scope upgrade!

Observing Buddy/Mentor Program

• Help connect you to both new and old 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 to the AL.  A standard member-at-large membership with the AL is $40/year.  You get a FREE AL membership when you are an AAS member.
• The AL 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.
• Reflector is a FREE quarterly subscription magazine sent to you by the AL.

Sidereal Times

• AAS’ monthly publication (Web and in PDF) 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 board
• Get events and announcements that non-members miss, like movie screenings, special discounts or conference events
• Magazine subscription discounts to Astronomy and 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, and it’s stellar time spent outdoors.

Keep looking up - join AAS today!

Any questions, please contact Tara Krzywonski (fafb1 AT yahoo.com) or Jim Spiegelmire (jspigelmire AT ymail.com) for details.