Benefits

Join the Central Texas Astronomical Society

Membership in the Central Texas Astronomical Society brings you together with a wonderful group of people who are passionate about all aspects of astronomy.  To join our group, click on

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CTAS Newsletter

Each member receives our monthly newsletter, "Carpe Noctem", via email and/or by U.S. mail at members request. CN contains Society news and articles written by amateur astronomers on various issues concerning astronomy.

Astronomical League Membership

Joining CTAS includes membership with the Astronomical League. The Astronomical League publishes a quarterly newsletter,"The Reflector", which each CTAS member receives. Also, additional benefits included with membership in the Astronomical Leage are eligibility for various observing awards such as Messier Certificates, Double Star observing certificate, and Lunar certificate just to name a few.

Magazine Discounts

Each member is entitled to discount subscriptions for "Astronomy" and "Sky & Telescope" magazines. Discounted U.S. subscription prices for current year 2006 are as follows :

Astronomy Magazine - 1 year for $34 / 2 years for $60
Sky and Telescope - 1 year for $32.95

Contact Treasurer Dave Eisfeldt for more details
jde209@netzero.net or 254-799-1541

Star Parties

Each member is welcome to attend our monthly star parties held at the Turner Research Station near Clifton Texas.  Members also have access to set up personal telescopes at the Turner Research Station.  This site enjoys dark skies, while being reasonably accessible to Waco, Temple, and Killeen.