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Become Part of the NJAA
	NJAA membership is open to everyone. For adults, the dues are $30 per year for Regular Membership, and $40 for a Sustaining Membership (Students are $15 for the first year $10 sustaining, and family members of a Regular or Sustaining member are $5 each), There is a one time application fee of $10. A Sustaining Membership affords the same rewards of a regular membership, however it donates a little more money towards the maintenance of the observatory. Our membership currently numbers into the hundreds. In addition to joining and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow amateur astronomers, the Benefits of Membership include: Our monthly newsletter, "The Astronotes". Combination to the front gate and use of the NJAA grounds any time you like. Use of our facilities and library. Note: building access requires a key or arrangements with somebody who has one (QO). Ability to borrow club equipment for your own on-site observing session. Access to our take home "loaner scope" (subject to availability). Reduced rate on publications like Sky and Telescope, Astronomy and the Observers Handbook. Discounts on space items from Sky Publishing. Access to the "members only" area of our website. Invitations to Member Only events, including Star Parties, Member Appreciation Nights and annual BBQ. Involvement with the Youth Education, Research and AstroPhotography Committees. Qualified Observer (QO) course for training on the 26 inch telescope and free building access. Plus you'll be helping a totally unafilitated, non-profit organization to continue serving public programs, improving the equipment, and teaching our youth the importance of the heavens. INTERESTED IN JOINING? Click here for our membership form. We do not offer electronic form submission at this time - please print, fill out and mail this PDF to the address indicated. Click here for a PDF of our 2011 brochure. The "NJAA Members Only" portion of this web site has been password protected for use by members of the New Jersey Astronomical Association. The NJAA operates on leased premises administered by The State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry

Become Part of the NJAA