The Vermont Astronomical Society is located in Chittenden County, Vermont, with monthly meetings in Essex Junction and an observatory in Hinesburg. Membership in the Vermont Astronomical Society includes a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, Morning Star. All members may use any VAS equipment once they have demonstrated competence and responsibility in doing so.
Membership Levels
Regular Member
Members must meet the following requirements and enjoy the following benefits:
- Must be at least 12 years of age.
- May participate in any committees, including voting on any items that may come up for a vote within the committee (a committee vote is not the same as a club vote).
- Must be 16 years of age to use VAS equipment without the presence of a member already trained and certified to use the equipment.
- Members may use and reserve all VAS equipment once trained and certified. The Board shall determine the qualifications (other than the minimum age), training, and certification process.
Lifetime Member
For those individuals who wish to aid in the financial support of the VAS, see that existing programs are continued, see the VAS develop new programs or research, or provide for new equipment. Lifetime members have all the benefits of regular members, but are no longer expected to pay dues annually.
Annual Dues
Please note that all donations may be tax-deductible.
| Level | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular | $25.00/yr (see prorated table below) |
| Lifetime | One-time donation of $500.00 or more |
For members joining at a time other than the start of the year, the dues for their partial first year are prorated as shown in the table below.
| Month Joined | Prorated Associate Dues |
|---|---|
| January | $25 |
| February | $22 |
| March | $20 |
| April | $18 |
| May | $16 |
| June | $14 |
| July | $12 |
| August | $10 |
| September | $8 |
| October | $6 |
| November | $4 |
| December | $2 |
How to Become a Member
Send us your name, mailing address, email address (optional but encouraged, as most of our communications are via email), and phone number (optional), and a check made out to Vermont Astronomical Society (or VAS).
Send to: VAS
PO Box 782
Williston, VT 05495
You can also email your information to info@vtastro.org. Another option is to bring your info and check in at one of the monthly meetings (see the calendar page).