Becoming a Member not only supports our mission, but provides tangible benefits for you as well.  Among these are:

• Associate with others interested in astronomy

• Regular scheduled meetings (see our main web page for times and locations)
  
• Monthly General Meeting--second Saturday
  
• Special Interest Group Meetings
  
• DigitalSIG--devoted to imaging --third Tuesday
  
• DIY-ATM--devoted to building & improving your equipment--last Wednesday
  
• Beginner--devoted to increasing your comfort level--first Thursday
• Informal sessions with others at dark sky locations
  

• Opportunities to learn and personal growth
  
  
• Opportunities to share your knowledge and help others
  

• Observing programs

• Classes in advanced subjects

• Advanced Internet Services (see Google Apps)
  

• Free email account yourname@asemonline.org (almost 7,000 MB to store mail)
  

• Free personal calendar synced with ASEM's official calendar

• Free personal web site for Astronomical content (500 MB of storage)

• Free use of on-line word processor, spread sheet, presentation program
  
  
• Free access to Picasa Web Albums and Google+
  

• Membership in the Astronomical League

• Quarterly Newsletter The Reflector

• Discounts on Astronomy books from the Book Store

• Participation in Regional and National Conventions

• Observing programs/awards

• Use of Alliance facilities and equipment (not available for limited membership rate of $10..see the membership form link below for more information)
  

• 25x100 giant binoculars
• 16-inch go-to Jones-Bird telescope at Broemmelsiek Park
  
• 14" SCT telescope
  
• 2 Ha Solar Telescopes
• 125 mm white light solar telescope
• 14.5" StarMaster Dobsonian telescope
• 12" Dobsonian telescope
• Denkmeier Binoviewers
• Astrophotography cameras