Tri-City Astronomy Club
of Southeastern Washington

The Tri-City Astronomy Club of Southeastern Washington is an organization for the enjoyment and advancement of amateur astronomy. Our members volunteer their time, equipment, and knowledge of astronomy to the school systems and general public of Benton-Franklin Counties.

We usually hold meetings on the second Thursday of each month. Each month we feature a guest speaker or topic, and meetings last about an hour and a half. Look at the upcoming events on the front page for more information. Visitors are welcome!

From April through October we hold star parties at various places around the Tri-Cities for the public to observe the sky through our telescopes. Look at the front page of our website for dates and locations.

Annual dues are $30 for an individual or family.
(Dues are paid in January. If you join after June, you are only charged $15 for the rest of that first year.)
Students can join for half price.

• You can pay at a meeting with cash or check.
• You can mail a check to:
  Tri-City Astronomy Club
  P.O. Box 651
  Richland, WA 99352
• You can pay online from our home page. Use the “Donate” button, and include in the note field that you want the first $30 of your donation applied to membership dues.

• Meet up with people who have a shared interest, and learn more about space and how to observe the sky.
• Borrow a telescope from our telescope library, and get basic training on how to use it.
• Join the forum to discuss outer space and stay in contact with the community.
• Automatically get membership in the Astronomical League, a national organization of amateur astronomers. They have a quarterly magazine, observing awards, discounts on books, and a large convention in the summer.
• Get a feeling of satisfaction for supporting a worthy organization and helping us pay the bills!