Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand
www.rasnz.org.nz
General Information:
The object of the Society is the promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science. It encourages interest in Astronomy, and is an association of observers and others for mutual help and advancement of science. It was founded in 1920 as the New Zealand Astronomical Society and assumed its present title on receiving the Royal Charter in 1946. In 1967 it became a Member Body of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The address of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand is:
P O Box 3181, Wellington, New Zealand. Email to RASNZ executive secretary
Membership:
Membership of the Society is open to all interested in astronomy.
The RASNZ has about 180 individual members, including both professional and amateur astronomers. Many of the astronomical research and observing programmes carried out in this country involve collaboration between professional and amateur observers in New Zealand and elsewhere. In addition the society has a number of special interest groups or sections which cater for people who have interests in particular areas of astronomy. There are also a number of local societies which are affiliated to the RASNZ but generally cater for local amateur astronomers.
Subscriptions:
The 2010 annual subscription of the RASNZ for ordinary members is $75.00. This is reduced to $37.50 for students engaged in full-time study. Special rates apply to Affiliated Societies, and to overseas members. Subscriptions cover the calendar year, reduced rates apply for those joining late in the year. Membership formsand further details are available on line. Publications received by members include Southern Stars is the Society Journal published four times a year. The Email Newsletter is published monthly apart from December and sent to members by email. Members without Email may receive a printed copy. An Astronomical Yearbook is published annually towards the end of one year covering astronomical events for the following year. This is available to members as an optional extra.
The object of the Society is the promotion and extension of knowledge of astronomy and related branches of science. It encourages interest in Astronomy, and is an association of observers and others for mutual help and advancement of science. It was founded in 1920 as the New Zealand Astronomical Society and assumed its present title on receiving the Royal Charter in 1946. In 1967 it became a Member Body of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The address of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand is:
P O Box 3181, Wellington, New Zealand. Email to RASNZ executive secretary
Membership:
Membership of the Society is open to all interested in astronomy.
The RASNZ has about 180 individual members, including both professional and amateur astronomers. Many of the astronomical research and observing programmes carried out in this country involve collaboration between professional and amateur observers in New Zealand and elsewhere. In addition the society has a number of special interest groups or sections which cater for people who have interests in particular areas of astronomy. There are also a number of local societies which are affiliated to the RASNZ but generally cater for local amateur astronomers.
Subscriptions:
The 2010 annual subscription of the RASNZ for ordinary members is $75.00. This is reduced to $37.50 for students engaged in full-time study. Special rates apply to Affiliated Societies, and to overseas members. Subscriptions cover the calendar year, reduced rates apply for those joining late in the year. Membership formsand further details are available on line. Publications received by members include Southern Stars is the Society Journal published four times a year. The Email Newsletter is published monthly apart from December and sent to members by email. Members without Email may receive a printed copy. An Astronomical Yearbook is published annually towards the end of one year covering astronomical events for the following year. This is available to members as an optional extra.
