Welcome to the Rochester Astronomy Club! (RAC) of Rochester, Minnesota.
RAC meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM and are normally held at RCTC. Each paid membership entitles you to special club events, access to club telescopes, a subscription to Rochester Skies, our official club newsletter, discounts to Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazines and automatic membership in the Astronomical League. The A.L. membership includes a subscription to the Reflector, it’s quarterly magazine.
Public is welcome to the RAC meetings as well.
The Rochester Astronomy Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Rochester, Minnesota.
There are three membership options:
Individual and Household – $35 per year
This is defined as being an individual including all members of their household.
Patron Level – $75.00 per year
This is for households who pay $75 or more for their annual memberships. The amount donated by Patrons above the $35 per year baseline dues is tax deductible. This will provide funds that go into the club’s general account. Also, donors indicating specific designations such as equipment purchases, speakers, outreach supplies, or other meaningful initiatives for donations in this category will be honored by the club to the best of its ability.
Student – $15.00 per year
Students (in college level studies or below, AND age 25 or younger) are eligible for membership at the rate of $15 per year. (Not needed if student is already a member of a due paying household or patron).
There are three methods to pay.
Method1: Payment by PayPal
If paying by PayPal, there is a fee requested by PayPal that we have added to the total payment amount below (pay*0.9801 – 0.49).
Method2: Payment by mail
Please, print this PDF membership form, attach your check, and send it to our address on the form.
Method3: Payment in person
You may pay in person to the Club treasury at club monthly meetings. The Membership Form membership form can be filled out and brought to one of our upcoming meetings.