Become a member
Sherwood Observatory is a membership-led organisation
We are a friendly and welcoming charity, which aims to share knowledge and discoveries through our shared passion for astronomy. We hold monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with a number of other observing and training evenings for charity members. No prior knowledge or experience of Astronomy is needed to join.
Our monthly newsletter Event Horizon contains a wealth of information and insight to entertain all astronomers, from those recently joining us, to more established members.
Many members take an active role in the charity, including volunteering at the observatory, hosting events and holding committee positions.
The current annual subscription rates are available here. Membership is charged pro rata according to when you join during the charity’s financial year, which runs from April to March.
A full list of the member benefits is available below.
If you are interested in joining the society, please complete the application form linked below.
Please note that our membership is now full and we have had to cap our numbers. However, you may still apply for membership, by completing the linked application form, but please be aware that your name will go onto a waiting list which may not be reviewed again until March/April next year. In the meantime, please keep your eye on the website and social media pages as we may be able to increase the cap and consider different tiers of membership. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you would like to gift membership on someone else’s behalf, then please contact the Secretary direct [email protected] This is to comply with General Data Protection Regulations. However, please be advised that these applications will also be subject to being placed on the waiting list.
Once your application has been submitted, it will require Trustee approval. Please do not forward any fees until your membership has been approved.