Join the SJAA

Any person 18 or older is qualified to become a member of SJAA. To join the San Jose Astronomical Association, or to renew your current membership, please complete the following membership application.

Alternatively, if you'd like to mail in the membership application and dues, please download the PDF version of the membership form. Click here to download it.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and MUST be filled out.


Tell us about you:

*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Address:
*City:
*State:
*Zip:
*Phone (xxx.xxx.xxxx):
*Email:

Notes about membership

Thank you for your interest in being part of the SJAA! Please know that your new or renewing membership will be provisional, until the board of directors votes to formally approve your membership at the next board meeting, per the club's by-laws. All benefits of membership, at the discretion of the board, are in effect during the provisional membership period.

Your membership will be for a one year period, ending one year after the end of the month you join (eg, if you join on 15 June 2015, your membership expires on 30 June 2016).


Please answer a few questions about your interests in astronomy so we can continue to tailor our programs to suit the needs of our members.

How did you learn about the SJAA:

What are your interests in astronomy:

Do you have a telescope or binoculars? If so, what kind, how long have you had them?

Anything else you'd like to share?


And now for the specifics about your membership:

*Are you joining for the first time, renewing your membership, or returning? (Annual membership is $20)
New member   Renewing member   Returning member

*Newsletter: Would you like to receive a printed copy of the SJAA newsletter, The Ephemeris? This will add $10 to membership.
Yes   No

*The SJAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing astronomy to the general public. Member dues and other donations are used to enhance our programs, such as the telescope loans. Would you like to donate an additional, tax deductible contribution?
Yes   No


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