SHEEP HILL ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Our monthly Club Meetings and Public Viewing Night are always free and open to the public, but if you are interested in astronomy and want to get more involved, you can join our organization!

Some benefits of being a SHAA member are:

More access to the observatory and education about operating our telescopes
Access to a great community of folks with a wealth of varied astronomy knowledge
Learn the basics of astrophotography
Learn more about basic astronomy- stars, planets, deep sky objects
Become a certified observer on our scope
Volunteer to help out at our public and private events

If you are interested in joining our club, please fill out either a hard copy or digital version of our membership form!

Download Hard Copy of Membership Application

Club Observing Nights

Occasionally club members will arrange to meet at the observatory when the weather is favorable. Once you are a member you will gain access to the message forum where we arrange these viewing sessions.

DOWNLOAD A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PDF

SHEEP HILL ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION

DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP APPPLICATION

Membership in the Sheep Hill Astronomical Association is open to any individual with an interest in astronomy. You need not own a telescope or other equipment to become a member of the Sheep Hill Astronomical Association.

Dues requirements are:

Adult (All family members included) $40.00

Student Membership $21.25

Senior Citizen $32.50

(under age 14, parent must join)

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of

each month at 7:15 P.M. at the Boonton Senior Center (126 N. Main

Street, Boonton NJ) and often include a presentation related to astronomy.

The annual dues are payable at the regular January meeting of the Association. For individuals joining the Association after July 1st, the dues will be one half of the regular annual dues.

Shortly after payment of dues, a new member is entitled to receive a membership card. The new member is entitled and encouraged to begin qualification on the use of the 18” telescope housed in Sheep Hill Observatory.

All members must be at least 18 years of age to be a “qualified observer”. All “qualified observers” must adhere to the rules of operation of the Sheep Hill Observatory.

Dues can be paid with cash, check or Zelle (info@sheephillastro.org)

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TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP

Adult/Family $40 (after July 1 half year $20)

Student $21.25 (after July 1 half year $10.63)

Senior $32.50 (after July 1 half year $16.25)

How will you pay your dues?

Cash

Check

Zelle (info@sheephillastro.org)

Become a Qualified Observer

All members over 18 are entitled and encouraged to begin qualification on the use of the 18” telescope housed in Sheep Hill Observatory.

Special Events

Occasionally the observatory is made available for special viewing nights for local schools and scouting groups. We also open for special astronomical events, like solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and more.

Become a Member: Activities