Social Events
Club members attend many social events such as cookouts and star parties
Club Meetings
The club has monthly meetings at Meyers Park Baptist Church and sometimes simultaneously online. The meetings are very educational. It is also fun to meet other like minded people.
Observatory Access
Club members have access to a dark sky observatory which is a great place to view the sky. Once trained, club member may use the telescopes located at the GHRO observatory.
Membership
To join the club, select one of the membership categories and pay the dues by clicking the button. After the dues are paid, return to this page and if you are a new member, register with the Night Sky Network below.
Individual/Family
Full membership for individuals and families.
- Monthly meeting access.
- Observatory access.
- Telescope access with training.
- Attendance at all social events.
- Learning support from club members.
- Annual payment is from October to September. This is due in October.
- Voting for club officers.
- Dues are pro-rated for students joining in January or later.
- Click to pay and select “CAAC Membership”.
Student
Special pricing for students
- Available for students 18 years old and younger.
- Observatory access.
- Telescope access with training.
- Learning opportunities from members and at meetings.
- Annual payment is from October to September. This is due in October.
- Dues are pro-rated for students joining in January or later.
- Click to pay and select “Student Membership”.
Observing Pad
Support fee for members with pads
- Pays for electricity and upkeep of a pad.
- Contact the observatory director for more information.
- This is due each year in October.
After paying the club dues, if you are a new member, you need to register with the Night Sky Network. The Night Sky Network is a service of JPL in support of astronomy. The club uses it for the club calendar, membership mailings, and mailing lists.