The Nepal Astronomical Society popularly known as NASO is run by highly dedicated and passionate volunteers with clear vision for the development of astronomy and space science community in Nepal. We are not only operating in Nepal but nearby countries sharing our knowledge supporting people building communities in their respective countries. So, far, we are operating from Nepal for Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Brunei, etc. We are expanding our horizon by sharing our knowledge gathered working this the field of astronomy outreach and education in Nepal since 2007. One of our pillars, research, is still in infant age and we look forward to take it further through collaboration with our members across the globe to foster sustainable community within the country.

We beleive in shared responsibility and value of commuity engagement hence crafted all our activities acccordingly for people with theiracademic qualification and age. If you are thinking of joining our team, the first step is to participate in one of our activities as a participants or volunteer based on your interest of learning or contributing.

We welcome volunteers to work with us at our different inititaives.

If you want to join us, contact us NOW! We need you! 🙂

Besides volunteering, we offer different kinds of membership to people who wants to join our community with shared responsibility with deeper engagement. Below are the types and minimum requirement for the membershps.

1) 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: It will be awarded to national, regional, global persionalities in the field of  in astronomy or a related science who have been supporting or willing to support our vision,mission and goals based on the decision by NASO Board of Directors.

2) 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: It can be obtained by paying the on time fee at the time of approval. Anyone holding a minimum of a master’s degree in  in astronomy or a related science should demonstrate strong motivation and committment for our community engagement programs, primarily outreach activities in Nepal and abroad or our educational and research activities.

3) 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: It will be awarded to international applicant primarily from in astronomy or a related science who wants to join us to contribute to our vision, mission and goals. It has to be paid at the time of approval and renewed each year by the end of the year. It may be available for once time payment as life-time associateThere are two types of associate membership: junior-associate and senior associate based on the academic qualifications  and engagement of the applicant in the related fields.

4) 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: It has to be paid at the time of approval and renewed each year by the end of the year. Anyone holding a minimum of a master’s degree in astronomy or a related science should demonstrate strong motivation and committment for our community engagement programs, primarily outreach activities in Nepal and abroad or our educational and research activities.

5) 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: It will be awarded to the students of Masters level in astronomy or a related science should demonstrate strong motivation and committment for our community engagement programs, primarily outreach activities in Nepal and abroad or our educational and research activities. They should be active student during the time of application.

6) 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: It will be awarded to the students of Bachelor’s level in astronomy or a related science should demonstrate strong motivation and committment for our community engagement programs, primarily outreach activities in Nepal and abroad or our educational and research activities. They should be active student during the time of application.

7) 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗵𝘀𝗶𝗽: It will be awarded to dynamic, committed and goal oriented youths who seek active engagement in our community engagement programs and learn. Junior membership is offered for High school level students in STEAM with their active students status.

8) 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗽: In order to provide support to growing clubs/groups working in the field of STEAM in Nepal and abroad, we are accepting application for the affiliate membership. If you are looking for the affiliate membership for your entity, please make sure the form will be filled by the responsible person of that entity such as president/coordinator, etc.

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Please note that regardless of joining time, in case of renewal scheme, your validity will be be the end of that particular year. Also, you can pay the fee maximum of 2 years for junior and 4 year for undergraduate and 2 years for graduate. In case of affliate membership, you can pay for max of 3 years.

For any queries related to membership, please write us with a subject line: Query for ‘Name of Membership Type: Your Full Name, Name of the City, Name of the Country’ to info@nepalastronomicalsociety[at]org

Looking forward to welcome you in our community with shared respnsibility.