Member Benefits
The internal NSA Group site is where club members check out the Private NSA Calendar, event directions, a message board, member photos, and a file sharing section.
NSA has special access to remote observing sites throughout Northern Illinois. Members-only sessions run every weekend except nearest the full moon. Solar sessions several times a year, plus Public Star Parties and an annual private star party at a remote location. More info →
Trips and tours of various observatories and astronomical institutions, including Yerkes Observatory and Northwestern's Dearborn Observatory.
A free subscription to the monthly Celestial Log newsletter, featuring upcoming events and articles written by fellow club members.
Membership in the Astronomical League with all of its associated benefits and programs.
Access to the club Discord with over 100 members discussing observing, imaging, equipment, and processing. A direct line to fellow astronomers for questions, assistance, and conversation.
Members receive premium Astrospheric accounts — the go-to app for detailed cloud cover forecasts used by astronomers before every club outing at our remote observing sites.
Our parent affiliation with the Astronomical League entitles you to a copy of their quarterly Reflector magazine.
Annual Membership Options
For students 18 years or younger. All benefits included for just $10. We encourage more students to join and explore astronomy!
For you as an individual or your entire household as a family, all for $20. All family members must live at the same address.