Membership

How to Join


Any person with an interest in astronomy may apply for membership of the Sutherland Astronomical Society. You do not need to own your own telescope to be a part of our local and dark sky observing nights, and attend talks and workshops at our Green Point Observatory. As we are an active society the first step in joining is to come along to one of our guest speaker nights on the 1st Thursday of each month (Except January) at the Green Point Observatory at 7-7:30 pm and introduce yourself to one of our committee.

You are welcome to attend a few nights before completing a membership application form at the GPO with one of our members and paying your membership fee. The annual membership fee is to be paid in advance. It will next be due on 1 April in the year following your application.

When submitting the form you will be introduced to 2 members who will endorse your application. After payment and approval at a monthly committee meeting you will receive a welcome letter and nametag.

After joining the socierty you will be invited to join our private Facebook group “SASI Members Forum”, where we share information and discuss upcoming events.

As a new member you may use the Society's telescopes with an accredited member or we can help you develop skills with your own equipment.

As your experience with telescopes grows you may like to undertake in house accreditation to use the society’s 16 inch reflector in the GPO dome, 14 inch Schmitt Cassegrain telescope or portable Schmitt Cassegrain and Dobsonian telescopes.

Benefits


As well as the variety of guest speakers presenting on the first Thursday of each month, members can also participate in:

  • Observing and Workshop Sessions at the Green Point Observatory
  • Observing Sessions at our local dark field site south of Engadine
  • Observing holidays (Star Parties) at rural locations 4 hours drive from Sydney
  • Society Activities including quiz nights, barbeques and dinners and
  • Cosmology discussion nights
  • Sharing your enthusiasm for astronomy with our visitors at our Open nights in August and March

You will also receive a pdf copy of our Society’s quarterly Journal “The Southern Observer” and enjoy access to an up-to-date astronomical library. Telescopes are available for loan.

Fees

Full Membership - $70 pa    Pay Fees Online

  • 18 - 64 yrs inclusive
  • Only available in one person's name
  • Partners welcome at social events only

Family Membership - $100 pa    Pay Fees Online

  • for couples and families with school age children who like to explore the skies together.
  • children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult

Concessional Membership - $40 pa    Pay Fees Online

  • Pensioners and Seniors 65 years and over. (Proof of age and type of concession is required eg. Pensioners Card)
  • Disability Pensioners
  • Full time Student under 25 yrs (must supply a copy of their student card)
  • Juniors under 18 yrs. (not permitted to vote)

 

Enquiries

If you have any queries please contact the Secretary via our Contact Form.

Check out our calendar to see all our events for both the public and members.


We look forward to meeting you.