JoinNew – Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society

Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society

If you are an existing CUAS member looking to renew your membership, please click the button below.

You can join CUAS in one of the following ways

At any of our meetings
Electronically via PayPal
Fill out the electronic form below and submit, then click on the Donate Now button to pay your dues via PayPal.
Or you can print the below form and send to us by mail.
See the mailing address at the bottom of this page.

Dues are $20 per year for a family. If you are joining after July 1st, dues are $10 for the rest of the year.
If you hold an observatory key, the dues are an additional $30 per year.

Membership Benefits

The use of our telescopes and observatory, membership in the Astronomical League, a subcription to our monthly newsletter Clear Skies, discounted subscriptions to Astronomy and Sky and Telescope and, after six months of membership, eligibility to become an observatory keyholder (additional requirements are: a $30 annual keyholder fee, taking a training class, and willingness to help out with dome site maintenance and other club tasks).

We have several telescopes: a 16.5-inch f/15 Cassegrain on an equatorial mount in our dome, a 6-inch f/10 D&G refractor, two 8-inch Dobson-mounted Newtonians, and a few others.

Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society
Membership Form
This form is used for the apply for new membership with CUAS.

First did Social

Last Name *

First Name *

Additional Family Members - Same Household

i.e. - Doe, Jane - spouse, Doe, Henry - child

Address - Line 1 *

Address - Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Primary Phone

Text Messages Allowed?

Primary Email Address *

Confirm Email

Secondary Email Address

optional

Can your basic information be added to the members directory?

Only CUAS members would have access to this information

Social Links

Do you have any social links or personal websites you would like to provide?

How did you find out about the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society?

Google search, CUAS event, information at planetarium, referred by family/friend, etc.

Astronomical League
As a member of CUAS, you are automatically enrolled as a member of the Astronomical League, which includes the quarterly publication - The Reflector. Please choose below how you would like to receive the Reflector magazine. Options are digitally - electronic publication, printed copy in the mail, or both.

Reflector Distribution

Digital version
Printed version
Both digital and printed

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself or in regards to your membership renewal?

Please click the Submit Renewal button below to send your completed form to the leadership team of CUAS.

Use the PayPal button below or mail us a check.

Click on the PayPal button to pay your dues. If you’re a new member, please fill out the above form and submit.

To join by mail, send the above information and a check for your dues to:

C.U.A.S. Treasurer

c/o Staerkel Planetarium/Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821