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Membership is for one academic year (from September to July.)  Please submit your dues for this academic year as soon as possible. 

  • Adult

 $ 20.00  Basic membership includes benefits listed below

  • Student

$ 15.00
 		  Active Student ID qualifies regardless of age

  • Premium Members

$ 35.00 +

 For those who can express extra support!

 

Membership benefits:

  • The only astronomy club in the Delaware Valley Area  that meets regularly in a Planetarium;  the Fels (one of the nations leading planetariums.)

  • Regular access, weather permitting at our meetings, to the  Bloom Observatory on the rooftop at the Franklin Institute (newly refurbished!)  Always a front seat view to celestial objects!

  • The location of our meetings at the Franklin Institute and our support of the Institute's activities enables us to attract an amazing professional array of guest speakers. 

  • Inclusion on the RAS mailing list for our monthly newsletter

  • Current Month's star map included in mailing

  • Discount subscription rate for "Sky and Telescope" magazine
    "Sky and Telescope"  with club membership only $32.95 per year  (20% savings on regular rate.)

  • Inclusion on e-mail listing for local astronomy events

  • Your input will be considered to help guide our Web development team.

  • All members receive upon request a Member in Good Standing frame-worthy certificate. 

  • Premium Member certificate is printed on gold foil frame embossed paper.

  • And most importantly, you help promote astronomy education in Philadelphia and the surrounding community.

 Please submit dues by mail to:

Rittenhouse Astronomical Society
P.O. Box 24665
Philadelphia PA.  19111

 

Membership dues cover the cost of the monthly mailings, web hosting, and continued promotion and support for our astronomical and science related programs.

Remember to check the address label of your monthly newsletter for the expiration date of your membership (at the top of your label).  Membership is now due in September of each year.  Memberships run from September to September following the student Academic year.
 

Nominations for officers as member-at-large are conducted biennially in December.  Executive officers are appointed biennially by the members-at-large.  Members-at-large are eligible for executive office after a two year term of service.

 

 

 Newsletter, Meeting Invitation
& Membership Form

   RAS Newsletter  
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Our June Newsletter features:

  • June Meeting Preview- Philadelphia University - Bloom Observatory Project

  • May Meeting Review- Dr. Friedman,
    Dr. Ludolph

  • Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society - Review and Project presentation

  • Phoenix Lands Safely Dr. Ken Kremer

  • Send your Name to the Moon & Space

  • STS 123- Mission to the International Space Station

  • Astronomy Outreach- Dr. Ken Kremer

  • International year of Astronomy


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VOLUNTEERS WANTED
  Please contact us to apply
Members are always welcome to get involved.  We are a volunteer organization which means the volunteers are key to the success of our society.
Financial Auditor -Member or non-member with background experience in auditing financial records to review RAS treasury records.  Willing to document work for current employer.
Membership Certificate Coordinator ~ Print and distribute members certificates at meetings
Meeting Review ~ If you attend regularly, consider posting a review of our meetings for our website.  This position would be for an active member that attends 8 of 10 meetings each academic year.
Students ~ Our new student web page is always looking for content.  Check out our student website and see if a category interests you, or if you have suggestions that may interest others
Observatory Operators ~ The Joel Bloom observatory atop the Franklin Institute is looking for enthusiastic volunteers (some astronomy knowledge helpful) to receive training to operate the 10" Zeiss refractor and 8" Meade reflectors.  Contact Derrick Pitts-Chief Astronomer TFI

 

Office of Member-at-Large

Member at large is a two year term.  The member is a liaison officer between the RAS and other groups and organizations.
Purpose:   1) To enlighten the community and others about RAS   2) To gather information related to astronomy for the RAS which we can share with members and the public.

Available Positions:

PR with new members at meetings. Be on the lookout at meetings for new faces to make them feel part of us with a "Hello. Glad you could come tonight." Ask if the new member/ visitor has a special interest or question so that, if desired, could be referred, privately, to an RAS member for assistance.

PR with media: television and radio stations, and newspapers.

PR with schools and colleges.

PR with other astronomy clubs.

PR with Public relations at the Franklin Institute
Areas of information gathering for RAS:
  • Stores, etc. local, that sell telescopes, binoculars, cameras and accessories. Stores and websites that sell these items on a national basis. We need brands, catalogues, prices (if available).
  • Most of the gathered information will be made available on our expanding website. As Member-at-Large, you will help us serve as the focus of astronomy in the Delaware Valley where the public and professionals will have access to all areas of interest. We will cross-link with the Franklin Institute, our host.

Member-at-Large functions will be divided up among the officers accepting the positions. We will help you interact. The workload will be light and rewarding.

As a Member-at-Large, you will be listed as an officer of RAS and your name will be placed on mailing lists. You will receive our RAS Certificate that will also have your name specially listed. You will be included in RAS Board Meetings and part of RAS decision making.

Dr. Friedman, President

 

~ Membership Certificate ~

Your basic membership entitles you to a Membership Card and a Member in Good Standing Certificate. Since many display or frame their certificates, we prefer not to mail them, but will bring them to the next meeting after your request for one has been made.  You membership card can be obtained at an RAS meeting.  Please contact any officer to request your card or to have your certificate printed.

Premium Certificate: Some members have the ability to contribute more for their yearly membership.  If you contribute $25.00 towards your yearly dues, you are entitled to a gold embossed certificate. 

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