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Becoming a Shenandoah Valley Stargazer, make new friends, and enjoy sharing you love for the heavens and cosmos together!

Benefits of Membership

• Camaraderie of viewing the heavens with those who share the same interests

• Opportunities to share your knowledge to the public at outreach events

• Access to the Observatory grounds for viewing in Stokesville

• Membership in the International Dark-Sky Association

  • The IDA is a non-profit, membership-based organization. IDA's goal is to be effective -- through education about (a) the value and effectiveness of quality nighttime lighting and (b) of the solutions to the problems -- in stopping the adverse environmental impact of light pollution and space debris

• Membership in the The Astronomical League

  • The AL offers members many benefits, including many Observe Award Programs, and a Quarterly Newsletter, the Reflector.