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Why Become a Member?
The best way to support the Westport Astronomical Society is to become a member today! Our members have opportunities to learn about the night sky, attend monthly, educational meetings, and attend star parties at the Observatory.
Your membership helps support the ongoing activities of the Westport Astronomical Society. 100% of your membership or donation goes directly to fund the projects at the Observatory. We are a 501(c)3, all volunteer, non-profit society. Not only does your membership bring you benefits, but your membership is also important to our success as an organization in bringing the wonders of the night sky to the public. WAS strives to raise a new generation of people with an eagerness to explore the universe around them.
Membership Benefits
- Unlimited year-round access to the Westport Observatory*
- Exclusive viewings of rare astronomical events like comets, asteroids, transits, and occultations
- Engage with renowned scientists and researchers at our monthly meetings
- Hands-on telescope training with our solar and club telescopes
- Telescope loans from our inventory
- Access to WAS's Astrospheric Astronomical Society Edition weather app
- Organized trips to star parties and special astronomy lectures
- Access to K1WAS, our Observatory Ham Shack (with a valid amateur radio license)
- Invitations to local Star Parties, where you can observe the night sky with fellow enthusiasts
- Full access to our extensive astronomy resource library
- Enrollment in special classes and workshops
- Voting rights in our annual elections
- Complimentary subscription to the WAS monthly newsletter, *Field of View*
- Join a vibrant community of astronomy lovers
- Make a direct impact by supporting science education in your community