ASH Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center
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ASH Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center was formed in 1955 and has over 110 paid memberships. Counting family members and individual paid memberships we have over 110 members. We are one of the largest astronomy organizations in the state. In 1966, the society bought land to construct our Edward L Naylor Astronomical Center, which opened up in 1967. The society's members share a wide variety in interests in astronomy including basic astronomical observation, astrophotography, telescope making, radio astronomy, comet hunting, meteorics, planetary sciences, CCD imagery, Earth orbiting satellite observations, and many other topics. Some members have decades of experience, and some are just starting out. Some members have fine equipment of their own, and some don't own a telescope. Whatever your situation is you are sure to find a home and friends within the society and others having a similar level of experience as yourself.The primary objective of this society shall be to promote the interest, education and advancement of its members in amateur (observational) astronomy. The Society also considers as important the education of the public in astronomy, astronomical research, space exploration, the fight against light pollution and other areas of interest that are closely related to astronomy.
As stated in our bylaws ASH's mission is, "to promote the interest, education and advancement of its members in amateur (observational) astronomy. The Society also considers as important the education of the public in astronomy, astronomical research, space exploration, the fight against light pollution and other areas of interest that are closely related to astronomy.”
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Membership
Benefits
•Use of facilities at Naylor and several dark-sky sites.
•Receive the Stardust - our monthly newsletter which contains astronomy news, ASH news, observing news, space science/NASA news, and much more.
•Access to our outstanding astronomical library which contains books, slides, software, and videos.
•Several club telescopes available for sign-out.
•Discounts on Astronomy magazine and Sky and Telescope Subscriptions.
•Discounts on books and software purchased from Sky Publishing.
•Learn from some of the areas most experienced observers.
•Access to Members Only events, trips, and classes.
•Access to the Members Only Section of the Website, and Subscription to our E-mail Group, which keeps you informed of ASH Events.
•More benefits listing some of the many activities and services we provide for our members are listed here.
•And much more...