The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh
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Membership

Anyone interested in astronomy is eligible for membership. Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Secretary.

The Society holds lecture meetings throughout the year - normally the first Friday of each month - and members have the use of the telescopes and other facilities at the City Observatory. Members and beginners of all ages are encouraged to participate in the Society's activities.

Subscriptions

The annual subscription is payable on the 1st of October, the rate being determined by the Council. At the time of printing, the subscription for the full session £30 (£15 for concessions) . In order to encourage prompt payment we offer a discount to £25 (£12) for members paying by the December meeting. New members joining after the AGM in March will pay only £5 (with no further reductions). Subscriptions may be paid by Standing Order to the Society's bank account, or by cash or cheque to the Treasurer. Standing order details may be obtained from the Treasurer.

City Observatory

Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Telephone: 0131 556 4365

Currently we do not have a post-box at the Observatory so please do not post anything to us there. Instead, send your correspondence to one of the Society's Officers at their home address. Please accept our apologies if you have had post returned marked 'gone away'.

The Observatory houses an excellent telescope, with another currently being refurbished. These and other facilities are available to members on the monthly meeting nights and at other times as announced. For details, please contact the Secretary of the Society or see the Society's notice board or website.

Library

A comprehensive collection of books, periodicals and slides is housed in the Observatory. These are available for consultation or borrowing by members when the Observatory is open.

Publications

Journal - Editor: Dr Horst Meyerdierks

The Society publishes a Journal, usually twice a year. It is free to members, and contains articles of general astronomical interest, plus members' observing reports.
The Society's Journal is available on-line (from edition 38).

Thanks

The Society gratefully acknowleges the support of the City of Edinburgh Council in particular in allowing the Society continuing use of the City Observatory.