Membership in the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy and telescope ownership is NOT required. Youngsters are welcome, but should only attend events with a parent or other trusted adult. Your dues go to pay for Astronomical League membership, our club membership in the International Dark Sky Association and the cost of producing our monthly newsletter, the Back Bay Observer. New members who are novice astronomers will receive the benefit of help from experienced observers that already have years or decades in the hobby. Becoming a member allows you to find observing partners and gain access to new observing sites. Our membership options are:

• Regular Membership: $23 per year. All other immediate family members of the household are considered as Associate Members but cannot vote or hold office in the BBAA nor can they participate in Astronomical League (AL) Programs without becoming an AL member as an Associate Member. See Associate Member information below.

• Associate Membership (with Astronomical League): $5 per year and limited to (1) those who have not graduated high school and are under the age of 18 without an adult family member joined as a Regular Member or (2) an immediate family member, regardless of age, of a Regular Member in good standing. Participation in the AL Programs is permitted with this membership.

• Associate Membership (without Astronomical League): FREE and is limited to (1) those who have not graduated high school and are under the age of 18 without an adult family member joined as a Regular Member or (2) an immediate family member, regardless of age, of a Regular Member in good standing. These members may participate in all club functions but cannot vote or hold office.