Become A Member of MBO

MBO Membership Application

Any person over the age of 15 is eligible to apply for membership of Mount Burnett Observatory inc.

Benefits include:

  • Weekly astronomy meetings (held online and recorded for members)
  • Guest speakers from across the astronomical spectrum
  • Regular onsite events at the observatory
  • A multi-faceted Young Observers program (including Code Club and onsite events)
  • Special interest groups such as the radio astronomy group and outreach
  • Access to the MBO library
  • Much more

To apply, simply fill in the form below, agree to abide by our rules and code of conduct, and pay your membership fee. ($60 for a single adult)

You may make use of MBO facilities and participate in MBO events as soon as you fill in your membership form.

All applications are put to MBO committee for approval. The committee meets once a month and you will be notified shortly thereafter of the result.

Members can also sign up additional family members. Additional members over the age of 15 cost $25, and children under the age of 15 are free.

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How does membership work?

If you wish to join MBO you have a number of different options depending on the size of your family:

-Single membership (suitable for one adult)

-Family of two (suitable for two related people over the age of 15)

-Family of three (suitable for three related people over the age of 15)

When you purchase one of these options, each family member can have their login access to the MBO website.

In addition you can add children under the age of 15 to any of the above memberships. Children under 15 are free but should be named on your membership.

How can I add a person to my family membership?

If you have a family membership it is important that all your family are registered as members. This allows us to provide you with the best possible membership experience. This FAQ shows how to add a family member (15 and over) to your membership.
Step 1 log in to the website: If you have forgotten your password there is an automatic password reset link which sends you an email to update it. When you log in you will arrive at your members home page which looks like this  (shot 1). Make sure the set of tabs is set to Membership Details. Note that Manage Group is circled in black.
Step 2 Click on Manage Group: This takes you to a page for your family membership group.(shot 2)
Step 3 Invite Family members to join MBO: In the big vacant box add the email address for your additional member. When you click return the website will send them an email inviting them to fill in an application form. Your family member will now have their own log in to the website. It will remain active as longs your membership is current.

My membership has expired. How do I renew it?

To add another adult to your existing group/family membership please follow these instructions
From the home page (shot 1) choose the members pages menu item.
The top option will be Members Login page (shot 2).
Here you fill in your username (or email address) and password and you go to the members landing page (shot 3). Click on update your membership and details.
Shot 4 shows all your details. Click on the option to renew your membership. That takes you to a stripe page where you type in your credit card details and you will be done!
Shot 5 shows the message you get when you succeed!

I cannot find the renew button. How do I renew?

The renew button appears within 60 days of your membership expiring and will be on the Actions line of the Members Account Page.

You can renew prior to this time but will need to do it via a cash payment or direct bank transfer to our account. For more information on how to do this please email info@mbo.org.au.

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