About ASKC
Membership
No equipment or experience is necessary to join — only an interest in observing our universe.
Membership Benefits
- Learn from one of the largest (over 700 members), most experienced astronomical societies in the country
- Use of Powell Observatory, the 30" Ruisinger telescope, and other on-site telescopes
- Observe and camp at our private 40-acre Dark Sky Site (DSS)
- Check out a loaner telescope
- Borrow from the ASKC library
- Attend members-only star parties and other social events
- Learn from guest experts at our monthly meetings
- Discover astronomy basics at our Astro 101 sessions
- Access our members-only online discussion group
- Volunteer at our observatories, school science nights, and other outreach events
- Receive our monthly newsletter, the Cosmic Messenger
- Save on ASKC merchandise and astronomy-related magazine subscriptions
- Automatic membership in the Astronomical League, including its quarterly magazine, Reflector
Join Online
Online membership signup is normally available through the ASKC member portal. While that system is unavailable, email [email protected] and we'll get you set up.
Join by Mail
A membership form can be printed and mailed in. Contact [email protected] for the current form and mailing instructions.
Gift Membership
Give the gift of the night sky. Contact [email protected] for gift membership options.
Questions? Contact [email protected].