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What does the Astronomical League offer you, as a Member-at-Large?

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  • Full voting privileges.
  • A subscription to the Reflector, our quarterly newsletter.
  • The Book Service through which you can buy astronomy-related books at a 10% discount.
  • A choice of astronomically-oriented magazines at a discounted price.
  • Eligibility for all Astronomical League awards, both national and observing.
  • Support an organization that promotes education, observing, research and communications.

    But the most important benefit is that you join a national organization of amateur astronomers. You become part of a group that promotes observing, research, and the love of the sky. You have the opportunity to earn awards for your observing skills and learn more about what other amateurs are doing through our national newsletter.

    You can either pay with a check or money order. If you would like to use a credit card and join right now, you can visit the Member-At-Large Sales Order Page. After you have joined, look at the other merchandise available from Astronomical League Sales. After you have placed your order, please be sure to come back to our Home Page (www.astroleague.org).

    When you join, you will receive our new Member-at-Large membership packet. In this packet, you will receive:

    • Our great observing guide, "Messier Objects: a Beginner's Guide";
    • "Getting Started in Astronomy", a Sky Publishing publication;
    • The Astronomical League Observing Award Brochure;
    • The League Sales Product List;
    • Astronotes #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18 & 25;
    • The current issue of the Reflector;
    • A letter of Welcome to the MAL program;
    • Full Color Membership Card;
    • The Executive Secretary's business card.

    To join the Astronomical League as a member-at-large, please send a check, payable to the Astronomical League, in the amount of $30.00/year for (U.S. postal addresses) or $40.00 (non-U.S. postal addresses) for an annual membership. Payment must made in U.S. funds. Please download, print, and provide information in this PDF file.

     


    Please allow four weeks for your membership packet to arrive.