Macarthur Astronomical Society

Free advice

• Sharing your common interest in astronomy with others.
• Access to members with a wealth of expertise in various aspects of amateur astronomy.
• Advice on purchasing a telescope, mount, eyepieces and other accessories.
• Advice on setting up your observing equipment.
• Advice on operating your equipment.
• Advice on maintaining  your equipment.
• Advice on upgrading your equipment.
• Occasional telescope ‘workshop’ evenings.

Members Private Observing Nights

• Access to members observing field nights at our two dark sky sites.
• Access to our Stargard observing site at no additional charge.
• Access to our prime observing site for a modest overnight fee.
• Access to public outreach nights without the need to book.

Monthly Meetings

• Regular access to monthly meetings – the Macarthur Astronomy Forum.
• Regular guest speakers, including elite professional astronomers and experienced amateurs.
• Purchase of MAS merchandise at membership prices.

Website

• Extended website access.
• Private Messaging (PM) facility, to directly contact other members.

Cost Saving

• Trade discounts at Jaycar electronics stores.
• Renew membership on time and avoid paying another joining fee.
• Membership fee discounts for families, students and pensioners.
• The Society’s NSW Police registration, negating the need for individual registration of a laser pointer with the Police for astronomical use.

More

• Use of one of our loan telescopes (after a qualifying period).
• Annual membership identity card and name tag to display at meetings.
• Free display of members astronomical images – on website, at exhibitions and/or on collaborative DVD etc.
• Membership awards for 5/10/15/20/25 years continuous membership.