Membership/Benefits

Once a month we hold private star parties for members only. At these events, members may operate any of the telescopes owned by CTAS or also set up their own equipment on the observing field. These events are a great way to meet like-minded individuals with a shared passion for astronomy. Sometimes these events are also combined with a barbecue! What do you get when you combine a star party and a barbecue? A Star-B-Q!

Each month we host an open house event at the observatory where the public is invited to come out to our facility and learn about the fascinating world of astronomy. As a member, you can share your love for astronomy by volunteering and supporting our open houses and other public events that we hold throughout the year.

CTAS is fortunate to have members across a wide variety of age groups and experience levels. Some of our members have been in this hobby for decades and have a wealth of experience to share. Whether you're interested in astrophotography, citizen science, or just casual stargazing, there are other members who are ready and willing to share stories and helpful tips to guide you on your astronomy journey.

If you are the creative type, consider becoming a member and contributing to the CTAS newsletter! Each quarter, our members share articles or photos about what they've been working on over the last couple of months. It's a great way to learn what other members are doing and share what you are working on as well.

Our website features a private forum where members can share and discuss their work with other members, or trade tips or help solve equipment problems. This is another great way to learn from other members or share your experience.

Membership in the nationwide Astronomical League is included with every CTAS membership. AL membership includes a subscription to Reflector magazine which is published quarterly, eligbility for various astronomy awards and scholarships, and more.

If all the above sounds exciting to you, then what are you waiting for? Join CTAS today by clicking this link: Member Signup / Information

Are you interested but still have questions? That's okay too. Please Contact Us and someone will be happy to answer all your questions.