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Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Advancing Science Literacy Through Astronomy

We Invite You to Join Us

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he Astronomical Society of the Pacific increases the understanding and appreciation of astronomy by engaging scientists, educators, enthusiasts and the public to advance science and science literacy.

Founded in 1889, the ASP has over a hundred years of experience using the excitement of astronomical discovery to improve science literacy both within the United States and internationally. Through the support of its members, benefactors and friends, the Society offers professional publications, a wealth of materials explaining astronomy to beginners, formal and informal educational programs, an annual public outreach meeting, and a series of international awards.

Selected Programs
Project ASTROTM

Serving Our Professional Communities
ASP Annual National Conference

The ASP's flagship education program has been partnering This conference of workshops and discussions is one of the preastronomers with classroom teachers since 1993. Built on inqui- mier national conferences for astronomy educators and public ry-based learning, partner training, and multiple class visits, outreach professionals to share ideas, learn from each other, Project ASTRO has been cited as "exemplary" by the National form new professional connections, and to support mutual Science Foundation. With 13 active sites around the U.S., Proj- efforts. ect ASTRO impacts hundreds of classrooms and many thouPublications of the ASP (PASP) sands of families every year. Published regularly since 1889 as part of the ASP's mission to NASA Night Sky Network advance the science of astronomy and disseminate astronomical Developed and managed for NASA by the ASP, the Night Sky information, the PASP publishes refereed papers on astronomiNetwork is a growing nationwide community of more than 200 cal research covering all wavelengths and distance scales, as well amateur astronomy clubs dedicated to sharing astronomy and as papers on the latest innovations in astronomical instrumenthe night sky with their local communities. The program protation and software. vides outreach training and themed ToolKits to help amateurs Conference Series share the fascination of the heavens. The ASP is arguably the leading publisher of conference Astronomy from the Ground Up proceedings on recent developments in astronomy, This professional development program is creating and training astrophysics, and related topics. Since 1988, the ASP has an active nationwide community of informal educators in small published the Conference Series as part of its centur y-old science and nature centers who are interested in bringing more mission to provide resources for astronomers and advance the astronomy to their audiences. science of astronomy.

Honoring Excellence
ASP Awards

Universe in the Classroom

Since 1984, the ASP has provided this quarterly newsletter (available online) as a resource for teachers to incorporate The ASP honors extraordinary accomplishments in astronomy current astronomy information and hands-on activities into research, technology, education, and public outreach by bestow- their classrooms. The newsletter can be found at ing eight annual awards. The ASP's most prestigious award, the www.astrosociety.org/uitc Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, has been presented for a lifetime of achievement in astronomical research since 1898.

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Join Us Today!
Support the cause of advancing science literacy through engagement in astronomy by joining the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

BENEFITS OF ASSOCIATION
· Mercury Magazine ­ one year electronic-only subscription · Access to other ASP online features available exclusively to members. · Special rates at ASP conferences and our Annual Meeting. · Voting privileges for the Society's Board of Directors. · 10% discount on most items in the AstroShop including ASP Conference Series. · ASP membership decal to demonstrate your support for astronomy education.



YES! I want to join the ASP and support the cause! (You can also join online at www.astrosociety.org/membership.html)

Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________ State _____________________________ Zip __________ Country ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work Phone ____________________________________ Home Phone ______________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________________ Please enroll me in the following membership category. Prices are the same for U.S. & Foreign unless otherwise noted. Friend of the ASP $35 (Non-member -- does not include the tangible benefits of association but supports the cause) Individual $55 (includes benefits above for one individual) Family $100 (includes benefits above for the family* plus donor recognition in our Annual Report) Supporter's Circle $175 (same as Family Membership* plus special gift) Individual Technical U.S. $133 (includes benefits above plus print & electronic PASP) Individual Technical Foreign $160 (includes benefits above plus print & electronic PASP) E-Individual Technical $120 (includes benefits above plus electronic-only PASP)
*Family & Supporter's Circle Memberships include two adults and all children 18 and under. Only one vote per family is provided in Society elections. All members can enjoy the full benefits of association.

I'd like to make a gift to support the ASP's mission: $_______________ Method of Payment: Check enclosed (U.S. funds) Money Order Visa Mastercard Discover Card No. ________________________________________ Exp. Date ________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________

Please mail this form to: Attn: Membership Department Astronomical Society of the Pacific 390 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 phone: 415-337-1100 x 105 · fax: 415-337-5205 · membership@astrosociety.org www.astrosociety.org

Thank you for your support!