Astronomy Club of Tulsa Member Privileges
All Members of The Astronomy Club of Tulsa are offered the following:
- 12 monthly issues of our ACT newsletter, the "Observer"
- Membership in the Astronomical League. - a national association of astronomy clubs.
- Access to their quarterly magazine: the "Reflector” featuring articles from various clubs across the country
- Opportunity to work toward earning one of the many Astronomical League. Observing Certificates
- Additional Members Only Observing Nights at the observatory to work on your skills and network with other astronomy enthusiasts.
- Voting rights on Election of Board Members, major purchases, or changes to the by-laws.
- Volunteer Opportunities - To get the full effect of an ACT membership, you will want to volunteer to help with our public observing nights or other club projects.
- Opportunity to join the NASA’s Night Sky Network. NSN has many resources for promoting our love of astronomy to our communities.
- Discounts on the magazines: Astronomy and/or Sky and Telescope
- Explore the following links to find out more:
Starting your Second year as a member of ACT
After you have been a member for one year, you will want to renew and receive the following additional opportunities:
- Run for an ACT elected position as an officer or club board member. Let the ACT President or Secretary know you are interested in an elected position.
- Members in good standing may submit a request form to receive a key to the ACT Observatory.
- Key holders are encouraged to volunteer at our Guest Observatory nights and help maintain the facilities.
- Once your request form has been submitted, the ACT Board will include your request for review at the next Board Meeting.
Customary Events for ACT
Event Schedule posted on website and in newsletter | |
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Monthly In Town Public Meetings – | Sept through May at Jenks High School Planetarium |
Monthly Members and Guest Observatory nights | Each Month near 3rd Quarter as weather permitting |
Monthly Members Only Observatory nights | Each Month near New moon as weather permitting |
Public Telescope Nights in a local park | Schedule will be announced |
Members Appreciation Picnic | Summer date TBA |
Annual Business Meeting – w/ Elections | October |
Annual Dinner Meeting | November |
Occasional Special Events | As Astronomy related Phenomena occurs |