There are many benefits to a membership in the Delaware Astronomical Society.
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Members can enjoy the following benefits:
- Obtaining Certification for unsupervised use and personal observing activity in the Sawin Observatory
- Participating in the Telescope Making (ATM) and Astrophotography (AP) Special Interest Groups (SIG)
- Participating in the DAS Book Club
- Using loaner telescopes and other club equipment
- Borrowing from the DAS Astronomy Library
- Working with an experienced "mentor" with your new telescope or in learning the sky.
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Discounts magazine subscriptions for:
- Astronomy Magazine
- Sky & Telescope Magazine - call S&T magazine at 800-253-0245 and mention the club's name to receive the discount
Also:
- Access to the Focus Archives
- Dark Sky Observation Sites
- A Voice in Planning Club Activities and Events
- Elgible for Nomination to the DAS Board of Directors
- Commitee Chairing and Membership
- Members-Only Parts of the Website
- The Annual Dinner Meeting and Holiday Party
But the best benefit of all is sharing your passions for astronomy with fellow members of the DAS.