To join the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club (NSAAC) please use the online form:
Or if you prefer, you can send a check by mail made out to NSAAC. Be sure to include your name, address and email. Send to the address shown below.
Payment of Club dues:
NSAAC Annual Dues: $30
NSAAC
(attn. Treasurer)
PO Box 13
Boxford, MA 01921
Please note that while NSAAC membership is sometimes given as a gift, NSAAC does not currently provide any certificates or membership cards.
To Renew: Current members, please log in and select "profile" under the drop down menu in the upper right (your name). A red RENEW button should appear on the page. If it doesn't it means the renewal period has not started yet.
Current or prospective members facing financial difficulties that impact their ability to pay dues are encouraged to reach out to the Board of Directors to discuss the situation confidentially.
Membership Features
Regular club meetings with informative Astronomy related speakers, movies or equipment demonstrations.
Loan out club telescopes (including a 10" dobsonian) for 2-week periods - training can be provided as needed.
Nearby observing sessions.
Members-only email system. When you join you will receive instructions on how to sign on.
Free "Professional Society Edition" of Astrospheric, an astronomy-specific weather prediction app and website.
Club membership in the International Dark Sky Association, dedicated to educating others in the responsible use of outdoor lighting for the reclamation and preservation of dark skies.
An opportunity to participate in star parties and conferences presented by the NSAAC for members, local schools, colleges and other organizations.
Learn to operate and assist the public in using the 12″ Meade LX200 at the observatory at Salem State and the 20″ Ritchey Crétien telescope of the Merrimack College Observatory in North Andover, MA.
NSAAC constitution and bylaws are available here for download, in PDF format:
Constitution Bylaws