The benefits of being a GAS member

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So, what are the benefits of joining GAS ?


• Admission to GAS monthly meetings, each featuring a guest speaker.
• Being part of a group of like-minded individuals - we all love astronomy !
• Free training. We offer various courses including basic astronomy for complete beginners through to more advanced subjects.
• Free advice. Just ask. It really is that easy.
• At our monthly observing sessions, the opportunity to get away from city lights and enjoy astronomy in the safety of a group.
• Access to a large telescope at our observatory. Any member is able to book and use the telescope once they have completed a short training session.
• After completion of a short training session, access to the society's imaging facility.
• Loan scopes - we have a variety of telescopes available for members to borrow. It's the ideal way to 'try before you buy'.
• The GAS library has hundreds of publications including books, magazines and CDs.
• Access to the members-only sections of the GAS web site.
• Social events including for example, a summer barbecue,a trip to a planetarium, and skittles night.
• Arranged observing sessions for transient astronomical events such as particular meteor showers, eclipses, comets.
• The opportunity to contribute to the society, whether on the committee, a member of the outreach team or in any other supporting role.