This is the official page for the student-run organization the Brigham Young University Astronomical Society under the direction of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Our purpose is: 1)To educate the Society membership and the general public about astronomy. 2)To improve BYU’s planetarium and observatory facilities. 3)To allow Society members to develop their talents. The Society pr
ovides several leadership and developmental opportunities for its members, including the chance to write, produce, and present astronomy shows. 4)To provide research facilities and opportunities for Society members. The Society provides training on these facilities, under the direction of the Society Advisorship. Membership is open to any and all with an interest in astronomy, stargazing, physics, planetariums, telescopes, or staying up late. Dues are $5 a semester and 2 Friday nights volunteering at the Deck. Society activities:
- Weekly star parties on Friday nights
- Monthly meeting
- Monthly misc. awesome activity
Benefits of Society Membership
- Fellowship with the likes of us
- Learn to run the planetarium, write your own show, and present it to the public (If it's good you'll get to keep showing it!)
- Learn to use a telescope (we have big ones!)
- Learn your way around the night sky
- Learn to see in the dark better
- Learn awesome facts to amaze your friends
- Rides to activities
- Paid meals at activities
Ways to Become a Member
- Come to the observation deck on the 5th floor of the Eyring Science Center any clear Friday night - we'll be there. Hang out, learn stuff, play with telescopes.
- Attend our monthly sit-down meeting.
- Attend a public star party
Subscribe to our mailing list: http://lists.physics.byu.edu/mailman/listinfo/astroclub
