Organized Amateur Astronomy

Naperville Astronomical Association

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Membership

Membership in the N.A.A. is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. Yearly dues are $24 for an individual and $36 for a family membership. A family must reside at one address, and a family membership entitles all family members to inclusion in all N.A.A. activities.

Don’t feel that you have to know all about astronomy to join the N.A.A. Many of our members knew little about the subject when they joined; they joined to learn more about astronomy by sharing it with more experienced amateurs, a method often more fun and efficient than studying on one’s own.

Members with telescopes on the lawn at the Astronomy Education Center at dusk, the Riley Observatory dome behind them

What Membership Includes

One of the main benefits of NAA membership is sharing evenings of observing the wonders of the heavens with other members of the club.

Members setting up telescopes on the grass beside a red barn at dusk
Preparing for a dark site event
A member working on the camera system at the DuPage Valley Observatory, a galaxy image on the monitors
Upgrading Dupage Valley Observatory
A group of club members on the front steps of Yerkes Observatory
A group of club members on the front steps of Yerkes Observatory
  • Members-Only Observing Observing sessions that are members-only; both at our AEC and at the dark sites and elsewhere.
  • Activities For Members Field trips, the annual dinner, Talkin’ Tuesdays, and group discounts on books, calendars, and observing handbooks.
  • Dark Sites Parcels of land more distant from the bright night skies of Chicagoland than our Astronomy Education Center; they are available for members to use on any night.
  • Observatory Training Members can train on the operation of either club observatory, and earn the ability to use them independently.
  • Lending Library The NAA has quite an impressive library of astronomical books, periodicals, and DVDs available for loan to members.
  • The Focal Plane Our monthly newsletter, sent to members in advance of each monthly meeting.
  • Groups.io A members-only Internet service where we can post messages to other members.
  • Astronomical League This federation of astronomy clubs offers a newsletter, sponsors conventions, and provides many other benefits. N.A.A. members can join through the club and receive all League benefits for $9.00.

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How To Join

Our regular membership year begins in September, but you may join at any time. Members who joined during the year will be asked to renew at September, but their renewal rate will be reduced to “refund” the unused fraction of the year.

If you have any questions, you may contact club Registrar Bill Ward via e-mail at registrar@naperastro.org.

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