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About US /
Membership
The Roper
Mountain Astronomers is a non-profit organization which promotes
amateur astronomy activities in Upstate South Carolina. In addition,
the club provides education and volunteer support services to the
Roper Mountain Science Center.
Roper Mountain
Astronomers was formed in 1987 shortly after the dedication of the
23-inch Clark refractor telescope at the
Charles E. Daniel Observatory on
Roper Mountain. Since then we have served Greenville area schools
and other area organizations with astronomy outreach programs.
We meet the
second Thursday of each month in the
T. C. Hooper Planetarium at the
Roper Mountain Science Center. Guest speakers or members present the
main program on various topics. We also hold at least one
Star Party
each month, and sometimes more.
The RMA will
often bring
Godzilla, the club's trailer
mounted 17.5" telescope, to outreach events. The club also has a
couple of telescopes available for members to check out from month
to month. These are just a couple of the nice benefits for members
of the club.
Joining the RMA is
easy and affordable with memberships ranging $12 and up. Benefits
include the monthly newsletter, (The Spectrum), meetings & star
parties, special events, and discounts on merchandise sold to
support the club.
Scroll down to see how
to join.
We hope you'll
stop by one of our events or request our presence for an outreach
activity. You can email us at
rma@carolinaskies.com to request a
visit, or ask questions.
Membership Information:
Membership in the Roper
Mountain Astronomers is open to anyone with an interest in enjoying
and learning more about astronomy, observing the skies, and having a
fun time.
Member Benefits:
- Monthly Star
parties
-
The Spectrum,
our monthly newsletter available in email or snail-mail
- Monthly club
meetings at RMSC with informative presentations
- Access to
the 23-inch Clark Refractor for special observing sessions. The
23" Clark is a historic telescope, eighth largest of its kind in
the United States!
- Access to
the T. C. Hooper Planetarium, a 170-seat theater with a Digistar
computerized star projector
- Discounts to
Astronomy
and
Sky & Telescope
Magazines
- Assistance
in observing the sky from other members
- Two club
telescopes available for check out (an 8" and 6")
- A 17.5-inch
telescope, nicknamed 'Godzilla'
for star parties and outreach programs
- Discounts on
merchandise sold by the club to the public
-
Participation in outreach programs.
If you would like a
complimentary copy of the newsletter please
email us and
make the subject "Complimentary Newsletter Request".
Our membership levels
are:
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Levels |
Full Year / Qtr1 |
Qtr2 |
Qtr3 |
Qtr4 |
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Student/Teacher: |
12.00 |
9.00 |
6.00 |
3.00 |
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*Corresponding: |
12.00 |
9.00 |
6.00 |
3.00 |
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Individual: |
20.00 |
15.00 |
10.00 |
5.00 |
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Family: |
25.00 |
18.00 |
12.00 |
6.00 |
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Patron: |
$26.00-$49.00 |
20.00 - 36.00 |
15.00 - 24.00 |
10.00 - 12.00 |
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Benefactor: |
$50.00- $99.00 |
36.00 - 75.00 |
24.00 - 50.00 |
12.00 - 25.00 |
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Sponsor: |
$100.00 or more |
>75.00 |
>50.00 |
>25.00 |
Membership rates are
pro-rated by quarter; quarters being defined as: Qtr1 - Oct, Nov,
Dec; Qtr2 - Jan, Feb, Mar; Qtr3 - Apr, May, Jun; Qtr4 - Jul, Aug,
Sept. A 25% reduction in rate shall occur per quarter starting with
Qtr2 - 25%, Qtr3 - 50%, Qtr4 -75%.
*Please Note:
Corresponding memberships entitle individuals to receive the
newsletter alone and do not include participation in private club
activities.
Student/Teacher
memberships require proof of status and include participation in
private club activities.
To join the RMA
today, print out and mail the
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
with check to:
Roper Mountain
Astronomers
P. O. Box
25665
Greenville, SC 29616-0665
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