Have you ever wanted to learn about the science of astronomy? Or wanted to know more about the night sky? Or learn how to buy or use a telescope?

Becoming a member of SLAS is a great way to connect with local amateur astronomers who share your passion. Most importantly, our members are willing to share their knowledge with you so that you can achieve your personal goals. Membership in SLAS gives your member only access to a number of resources including our loaner telescope program and astronomy library. You can get special discounts on astronomy magazines and automatic membership in the Astronomical league.

Benefits of membership in SLAS include:

• Monthly educational meetings (usually the third Friday of each month at 7:30 pm at Washington University in the McDonnell Hall Auditorium)
• Monthly SLAS newsletter
• Annual social events including the summer Star-B-Q and winter Homemade-Fest
• Discounts on astronomy magazines*** and books from the Astronomical League
• Borrow from the 900+ astronomical related publications and books in the SLAS library
• Borrow from our “loaner telescope” inventory to become familiar with a variety of telescopes before you buy
• Automatic membership in the Astronomical League
• Participate in observing programs sponsored by the Astronomical League
• Members-only online community ("SLASDialogues").

Due to policy changes and issues with our magazine providers, we no longer can manage magazine subscriptions for members.  Please use the following links to renew your magazine subscription.

Sky and Telescope 
New Subscriptions -  https://skyandtelescope.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=SKY_ren_print_club

Renewals - https://skyandtelescope.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=SKY_new_club

Astronomy Magazine

https://kalmbach.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=ASY_Club&pk=2PA4C1

Please use the following options to join or renew your membership in the St. Louis Astronomical Society.  Members can check their profile on Night Sky Network to check their renewal dates.

If you wish to mail your membership dues, please print and mail the completed form along with your check to Megan Dickson as indicated on the printed form.

You do NOT need a Pay Pal account to join or renew your membership using this method.

This method involves three steps:

Step 1: Complete the form provided below to let us know the name of the member the payment is for;

Step 2: Click the "Proceed to Step 2 - Payment" button.  You will be directed to a form where you can select the membership type;

Step 3: Once the membership type is selected, you will be directed to the Pay Pal shopping cart to pay for the membership using your debit card, credit card, or PayPal.