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Thank you for your interest in joining the RAS. We are sure that you will find membership in this club both educational and fun. In order for us to serve you, and provide an environment that you will enjoy, we need some information about you and your experience in astronomy.
Special discount membership dues are available for new members* as follows:
Individual - $20 (annual renewal is $40)
Family - $25 (annual renewal is $50)
Student (full-time, 20 or more hours per week) - $20 (annual renewal is $20)
Patron (includes full membership) - Bronze $100, Silver $200, Gold $300 Patron memberships have no additional benefits. The three levels are provided to make it easy for you to extend your membership donation to the organization. Thank you. * "New member" is one who has not been a dues paying member of the Riverside Astronomical Society in the past two membership years. "New member" dues constitute full membership in the RAS through June, 2008. At that time, regular renewal rates will apply.
Patron memberships have no additional benefits. The three levels are provided to make it easy for you to extend your membership donation to the organization. Thank you.
By providing us with the following information, we will be able to quickly welcome you into the RAS once dues are paid. We will contact you either by return e-mail, or by a posted letter from our membership coordinator. Thanks again for your interest.
Note: None of this information is shared with a third party. The information is forwarded directly to our membership coordinator (E-Mail: membership@rivastro.org).
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Membership Type:
Individual $20
Family $25
Student $20
Patron $100
Patron $200
Patron $300
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Ok, that's enough of the basic stuff, now let's find out about you and your hobby. How did you find out about RAS? How long have you been involved in astronomy? What kind of equipment do you have? (include binoculars, telescopes, cameras, CCDs, etc.) At what level would you consider yourself in Astronomy?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
The RAS is involved in several services for our members and community. For example, we have a public outreach program that visits schools, scout troops, and other organizations where we hold star parties for them. We are also developing a dark sky site for astronomical use located in Landers, CA. If you would be willing to help out in any way in the following areas, please indicate so. We sure could use the help!
Star Parties
Newsletter Articles
Membership
Special Events
Publicity
Hospitality
Club Telescope Maintenance
Teach Beginner's Class
Dark Sky Observing Site
Community Outreach
Newsletter Publishing / Editing
Organizing Tours
Locating Guest Speakers
Finances
Public Speaking
Advertising
Public Relations
Other, please specify...
Would you like to participate in any of the following special interest groups?
Beginner's Corner This is a class for beginners and we discuss all aspects of amateur astronomy. It is held on an "as-needed" basis. But, you're in luck. Currently, we have a regular beginner's session prior to our monthly General Meeting. You can also attend any meeting or star party to learn more about amateur astronomy and the RAS. If you'd like, we can also teach you how to use your telescope.
Telescope Making and Mirror Making Group We have members who can provide guidance in mirror making, building your own telescope, or making improvements to the telescope you already own. This group generally meets once a month.
Astro-Imaging Group Members who participate in astro-imaging with various types of cameras and telescopes meet monthly at Notre Dame High School in Riverside. If you want to learn how to image the sky, or improve your imaging techniques, this is the group for you.
Urban Astronomers This is a group where members participate in discussion and observation of lunar features, solar system objects, and some of the brighter deep sky objects (star clusters, double stars, etc.). Unlike any other celestial object, the details on the surface of the moon and most planets can be easily seen with a small telescope from the city. If you want to learn more about these types of observations, or improve your observing skills, this is the group for you. This group meets monthly at Notre Dame High School in Riverside.
Would you like to receive our full color bulletin available for free download on the web? Yes
Would you like to subscribe to Sky & Telescope or Astronomy magazine at discount price? Yes
