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San Francisco Amateur Astronomers (SFAA)

How to Join

Join the SFAA and share in the joy of observing the universe!

Founded in 1952, the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers (SFAA) is an association of people who share a common interest in astronomy and related sciences. Our membership consists of people from all walks of life, educational backgrounds and ages. We are committed to sharing the wonders of the universe and we achieve our goal through regular public lecture programs and star parties, by publishing a monthly bulletin of articles and events, and through our website. If you wish to contact someone in the SFAA, then please see our Contacts Page.

If you wish to join the SFAA, please take the time to fill out our Membership Application and send it in.

SFAA yearly membership benefits include:

Choice of subscribing to our Announcements mailing list to receive newsletter, activity and event announcements.
Interaction with world class speakers as they present cutting edge astronomical research
Discounts on Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazines
Discounts on equipment and accessories at local telescope retailers
Annual club Astrophotography, Literary & Art Awards
Social events, such as our annual picnic and our awards dinner
Club telescopes – use one of the club’s loaner scopes on a month to month basis
Yosemite Star Party – held at Glacier Point exclusively for SFAA members
Access to events and resources in Northern California and beyond
Field trips – to observatories and other locations of scientific interest, such as Mt. Wilson Observatory in Pasadena, Chabot Space and Science Center, Fremont Peak, and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (a registration fee may be requested)
Extended observing hours at the Mount Tamalpais Astronomy Program
Access to dark sites in Northern California

Yearly rates for membership:

$10	- Youth (under 18) / Student Membership
$25	- Individual Membership
$30	- Family or Foreign Membership
$40	- Institutional Membership
$75	- Supporting Membership

For more information on club membership download the Adobe Acrobat PDF version of our club brochure, or contact our

Important Note on Membership Dues for New and Current Members:

Check your mailing label on the back of a current SFAA newsletter. It is the month and year through which your membership was paid. If this date is past, your membership has expired and that may be your last bulletin.

In an effort to save the club money, this will be the only notice of membership expiration. Also, in an effort to save the club money, you may receive no more than one bulletin after the expiration of membership. If your membership is expiring, please renew soon.

A Special Benefit for New SFAA Members

The SFAA is pleased to announce that Scope City (San Francisco's only telescope and binocular retailer) has offered, as a special benefit for new SFAA club members, a $25 credit toward the purchase of any telescope or binoculars in the store.

Simply bring your membership receipt to the store and ask to speak with Sam. This offer is valid for new members only, and your membership receipt must indicate this fact.

We encourage you to take advantage of this offer. Pick up some observing guides, a new eyepiece, or perhaps a new telescope! Scope City is well-stocked with a wide variety of products, including Celestron, Meade, Parks, Televue, Lumicon and other major brands. The people who work there are friendly and serious about astronomy, and have their own telescopes.

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