Membership of the Sutherland Astronomical Society is open to all people with an astronomical interest or who wish to interact with or observe with other amateur astronomers. Whilst most of our members live in the southern suburbs of Sydney, many members live in other parts of Sydney, NSW and even interstate.

We pride ourselves on being known as the Friendly Society and new members are made most welcome. Why not visit us one Thursday evening and find out for yourself !

Membership is available in several categories:

FULL

Ordinary Membership to which most of our members belong. It entitles the member to full attendance at meeting & observing sessions and voting on any resolution proposed. A full member is entitled to run for and vote in Committee elections, receive a PDF copy of the journal (printed copy available if additional fee is paid), use of  the library, use of astronomical facilities subject to accreditation and an observatory key subject to accreditation, committee approval & qualifying period).

FAMILY

Allows one adult member of the family the rights of a FULL member and that person's partner and under 18 dependants (living with them) the rights of ASSOCIATE members. If the additional fee is paid then one printed copy of the journal is posted to the family.

ASSOCIATE

Allows full attendance at meeting & observing sessions and PDF copy of the journal only. If additional fee is paid then a printed copy is posted. There are no voting rights for this level of membership.

RETIREE / CONCESSION

This category is only open to persons who have retired from the workforce having reached 55 years of age; or are in receipt of an Australian pension/superannuation (at any age).
Allows the person the rights of a FULL member but at a reduced subscription.

STUDENT

This category is only open to Full Time students of a recognised school, college or university between the ages of 18 and 25 years. Allows the person the rights of a FULL member but at a reduced subscription.

JUNIOR

This category is only open to Full Time students of a recognised school, college or university under the age of 18 years. Allows the person the rights of a FULL member but at a reduced subscription, with the exception that Junior members are not entitled to run for or vote in Committee elections.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Current membership subscriptions are as follows (quoted in Australian Dollars). Overseas members add $AUD 15 per annum to cover overseas journal postage.

If you wish to join, please print the application form complete and return along with your remittance for one year’s subscription and joining fee to:

The Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc.
PO Box 31
Sutherland 1499
NSW