Membership

Bartlesville Astronomical Society is open to everyone with an interest in astronomy, at all levels of expertise. Some of our members are astronomy enthusiasts with decades of experience; others have just recently taken up the hobby of amateur astronomy. You do not need to own a telescope to be a member.  In fact, we encourage you to join us and attend some observing events before you invest in a telescope, so you can sample various types of observing equipment and get advice from our helpful, experienced members.

Benefits of Membership:

• Access to members-only star parties and observing sites.

• Access to members-only announcements sent by email.

• Access to a members-only discussion forum.

• Membership in the NASA-JPL Night Sky Network (NSN). NSN hosts exclusive teleconferences in which members are able to talk with leading scientists. NSN members can also purchase discounted subscriptions to Astronomy, Sky and Telescope, and StarDate.

• Membership in the Astronomical League, which includes: access to regional and national conferences, a quarterly national magazine called Reflector, astronomy-related book discounts, and numerous observing challenge award programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skills, using equipment ranging from naked-eyes, to binoculars, to telescopes.

Membership Rates: 

Memberships are for 12 months and are renewed annually in November. 

How to Join:

• Print the BAS/BYA Membership Application (opens pdf)

• Bring the completed application, along with payment for the applicable membership fee, to a monthly meeting and turn it in to any BAS officer. Or you can mail the form and your membership payment to the address listed on the application. (Please pay your membership fee by personal check, money order or cashier's check. Unfortunately we do not have the capability to accept debit cards, credit cards or electronic payments.)

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