Membership

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Participate and show your support for worldwide astronomy

Just want to get the news about AWB's global programs?
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Want to belong to the AWB worldwide community?
Join us . Regular membership is free.

NEW: Support AWB's mission and programs as aSupporting Member .
If you're able, you can help even more by joining the Founder's Circle .

Club, institution, university department, business or other group wanting to join?
Become an Affiliate Member .
You can also support AWB's mission and programs as a Supporting Member .

Get involved!  Join us!  Support the cause!

Subscription (non-membership, free)

• Receive the newsletter, press releases, and news updates.
• Only name and email address required.

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Free Memberships

Individual Membership (free)

• Receive the newsletter, press releases, and news updates.
• Access to blog, gallery, groups and forum.
• You are part of the AWB worldwide community.

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Affiliate (Group) Membership (free)

• For clubs, institutions, university departments, businesses, and other organizations and groups.
• Receive newsletter, press releases, and any news updates from AWB.
• Customizable listing in the AWB Affiliate searchable database - others can find and read about your organization
• Access to blog, gallery, groups and forum.
• Opportunity to take part in special AWB events and collaborate with other groups around the world.
• Your organization is part of the AWB worldwide community.
• A small number of Affiliate events are featured on the website and in the newsletter.

You must be logged in as an individual member to create an Affiliate entry .

Supporting Membership

Support AWB's Global Astronomy Programs
All Supporting Membership dues are paid annually
For individuals and Affiliate groups
Existing Regular Members - just make your contribution below to upgrade.

Solar System Class
Meteor ($30), Asteroid ($60), Planet ($125), Sun ($250) Membership Levels (USD)

• All the benefits of Regular Members.
• Recognition in a special section on the website .
• The knowledge that you have contributed to peace, understanding and science education.

Extrasolar Class
Star ($500), Supergiant ($1,000), Nova ($2,000), Supernova ($5,000) Membership Levels (USD)

• All the benefits of Regular and Solar System Class Members.
• AWB-branded item (availability of items varies).
• Plaque recognizing your support.
• Invitation to special online meetings with AWB Founder and President Mike Simmons, and others.
• Supergiant Members ($1,000) and above are eligible to join the Founder's Circle with a 3- to 5-year commitment.

Become a Supporting Member

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You DO NOT need a PayPal account to use your credit card by PayPal.
To donate by credit card but not through PayPal Contact Us.
Amounts below are USD ($).

To donate by personal check or for any questions see our Contact Page .

Astronomers Without Borders is a US IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.

Choose Your Membership Level Below

Solar System Class		Extrasolar Class
Meteor ($30)		Star ($500)
Asteroid ($60)		Supergiant ($1,000)
Planet ($125)		Nova ($2,000)
Sun ($250)		Supernova ($5,000)
While we are upgrading our membership system (with help from your donation!) registration is separate from your Supporting Member donation. A link to registration is given on the page PayPal returns you to. Thanks for your patience and support!