Join the TCAA
Select which membership you want:(Additional $1 handling charge if paid online)
Individual and Family
$48.00
per year
- Family of 2 Adults and 2 Kids
- Members-Only Observing Sessions (MOOS)
- Special Observing Sessions
- Individual Observing Sessions
Senior
$24.00
per year
- Over 60years old
- Members-Only Observing Sessions (MOOS)
- Special Observing Sessions
- Individual Observing Sessions
Student
$24.00
per year
- Full time student
- Members-Only Observing Sessions (MOOS)
- Special Observing Sessions
- Individual Observing Sessions
Renewals
Pro Rated
- January - March
Family $48
Senior/Full time student - $24 - April - June
Family $36
Senior/Full time student - $18 - July - September
Family $24
Senior/Full time student - $12 - October - December
Family $12
Senior/Full time student - $6
Payment Options
Refer below for detailed Membership Benefits
Things We Do
In addition to our stellar meetings (described below), TCAA members participate in a myriad of thrilling activities, including:
- Star parties locally & at dark sky sites
- Exhibits and displays
- Lectures
- Adult-ed programs
- Talks to schools and scouts
When Stars Collide: TCAA Meetings
We have informal gatherings each month at the Sugar Grove Observatory and elsewhere. Even if you are not a member, you are welcome to participate. Our varied agenda includes:
- Thrilling talks!
- Panoramic sky tours!
- Fascinating observing programs!
- Astrophotography!
- Fun!
TCAA Membership Has Its Privileges
Refer some of our popular membership privileges
- Use of any of our telescopes.
- Use of our private observatory
- Star parties at dark-sky sites, field trips, pizza parties, you name it!
- Access to our extensive library
- Our multi-page monthly newsletter, The Observer
- Subscription to The Reflector, the Astronomical League's quarterly newsletter
- A discount on astronomy books through the Astronomical League