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GRAND RAPIDS AMATEUR ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION
Membership Information and Benefits
GRAAA memberships are available to adults, students, and families as recurring or one-time purchases, with optional add-ons for additional access to facilities and telescopes. After you join, a welcome package will arrive in the mail to all new members with more information about your membership. Learn more and sign up below!
Events
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Free admission to Public Observing Nights
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Participation in monthly presentations and invited guest speakers
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Members-only events such as workshops, swap meets, star parties, and social gatherings
Telescopes and Facilities
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Personal use of Veen Observatory grounds and facilities
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Tier 1: Beginner friendly instruments such as the Dobsonian Hawkins telescope, Strikwerda Annex, and outdoor access to the observatory grounds
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Tier 2: $25 Observatory User Fee for full building access and use of the more advanced go-to Borr telescope.
Community and Resources
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Connection to a community of fellow astronomy hobbyists
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Access to our library full of resources and historical documents
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Member-specific access to our website and community Discord
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Participation in special interest groups (SIGs) and leadership opportunities
Choose Your GRAAA Membership
Recurring Annual Adult Membership
40$Every yearAn annual GRAAA membership that covers one person. Recurring membership automatically renews each year until you cancel.Â- All standard GRAAA member benefits
- Recurring annual payment keeps your membership active!
Recurring Annual Family Membership
50$Every yearFamily memberships to GRAAA cover 2 or more people in a household. Recurring membership automatically renews each year until you cancel.Â- All standard GRAAA member benefits
- Recurring annual payment keeps your membership active!
- One payment for multiple family members
Recurring Annual Student Membership
25$Every yearAn annual GRAAA membership that covers one high school or college student. Recurring membership automatically renews each year until you cancel.Â- All standard GRAAA member benefits
- Discounted pricing for younger GRAAA members
- Recurring annual payment keeps your membership active!
ADD-ON: Recurring Observatory User Fee
25$Every yearObservatory User Fee is for use of main building East and West domes; there is no fee for use of the Hawkins telescope or Strikwerda Annex. MUST BE A PRIOR OR EXISTING/RENEWING GRAAA MEMBER.Â- Use of main building telescopes after appropriate training
- Recurring annual payment keeps your access active!
One Year Adult Membership
40$ÂA 12-month GRAAA membership that covers one person. You have the option to renew your membership after one year.Valid for 12 months- All standard benefits
One Year Family Membership
50$ÂFamily memberships to GRAAA cover 2 or more people in a household. You have the option to renew your membership after one year.Valid for 12 months- All standard GRAAA member benefits
- One payment for multiple family members
One Year Student Membership
25$ÂA 12-month GRAAA membership that covers one high school or college student. You have the option to renew your membership after one year.Valid for 12 months- All standard GRAAA member benefits
- Discounted pricing for younger GRAAA members
ADD-ON: One-Year Observatory User Fee
25$ÂObservatory User Fee is for use of main building East and West domes; there is no fee for use of the Hawkins telescope or Strikwerda Annex. MUST BE A PRIOR OR EXISTING/RENEWING GRAAA MEMBER.Valid for 12 months- Use of main building telescopes after appropriate training
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