Do you find yourself captivated by the spectacular images produced by the Hubble telescope and the Mars landers? Are you intrigued by lunar and solar eclipses?  Do you enjoy going to planetarium shows, and find yourself looking skyward on crisp clear evenings?

Well, chances are you are ready to become a member of Gettysburg College's Friends of Astronomy!

The Friends' mission is to enjoy and support the programs and facilities at the Gettysburg College Observatory, its Radio Telescope, and the Hatter Planetarium, as well as to serve as an organization to increase public awareness of college and community issues affecting astronomy.

For an annual fee of only $15, benefits to members include:

• Notification of general Observatory open houses and Planetarium shows;
• Invitations to special Observatory open houses and Planetarium shows;
• Invitations to special events;
• Access to Observatory Web cams;
• An open invitation to view observing sessions at the Observatory; and
• Notification of issues affecting astronomy (such as light pollution).

To become a Gettysburg Friend of Astronomy, simply complete the application form and return it along with a check for $15 (payable to Gettysburg College) to:  

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