Houston Astronomical Society
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Houston Astronomical Society is an active community of enthusiastic amateur astronomers with over 60 years of history in the Houston area. Membership has a variety of benefits, including access to a secure dark site west of Houston, a telescope loaner program, and much more. Joining our club is simple; you can sign up online, by mail or in person at a monthly meeting.
Founded in 1955, Houston Astronomical Society is an active community of enthusiastic amateur and professional astronomers with over 60 years of history in the Houston area. The club meets on the first Friday of each month at the University of Houston. Membership has a variety of benefits, including access to a secure dark site west of Houston, a telescope loaner program, and much more. Joining our club is simple; you can sign up online, by mail or in person at a monthly meeting.
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Membership
Member Benefits Astronomical League Membership Members automatically become a member of the Astronomical League and receive the quarterly AL publication, The Reflector.
Monthly Meetings Members can attend two monthly meetings, held back-to back. The first is planned especially for novice level members, and the second meeting is of interest to amateur astronomers of all levels.
Monthly Newsletters Available online, our GuideStar and Captain Comet newsletters are published monthly. Read about current events, club activities, and more
Annual Events Members are invited to a variety of events, including picnics at the Columbus Observatory, an Annual Banquet with featured speaker, observing field trips, and more.
Columbus Dark Site Complete a one-hour orientation and gain access to our excellent dark site located near Columbus, Texas.
Leadership opportunities With your vote, you can help lead this club into the future.
Club Observatory Complete a half-day training program, and be eligible to use the club’s roll-off roof observatory building and 12.5" and 14" telescopes.
Member-Only Site Features Active members have access to private HAS website features. Members can post and manage photo galleries, trade gear, and manage their membership online.
Loaner Telescope Program After two months of membership, you will be eligible to borrow one of our club telescopes.
Discounts Club members are eligible to receive discounts on subscriptions to Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazine.
Awards and Recognition
Clubs and Certification Programs
Outreach
The Houston Astronomical Society is actively working to engage the public in the joy of amateur astronomy by providing public outreach events in the Houston area. HAS members have been to schools, civic associations, park areas, and libraries with their telescopes and with their enthusiasm for astronomy to provide opportunities for the public to see and to learn about the sky. The program is currently coordinated by Alan Rossiter.