How to Become a Member of SIGMA (Moray's Astronomy Club)

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SIGMA is Moray's astronomy club, and the route to joining is straightforward: contact the Membership Secretary at [email protected] or visit the club's Membership Information page. Before committing, you can attend your first meeting free — the club describes this as a chance to "try before you buy." Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at Alves Village Hall, with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

What SIGMA Is

SIGMA is a local astronomy club based in Moray, Scotland. It runs a monthly programme of talks and activities, maintains a committee, and shares member astrophotography through its Flickr pages and YouTube channel. The club is also active on X (Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube for news updates.

Steps to Join

  1. Try a meeting first. Turn up at Alves Village Hall on the first Friday of the month. Doors open at 7pm, and the meeting starts at 7.30pm. Your first meeting is free.
  2. Contact the Membership Secretary. Email [email protected] to ask about becoming a member.
  3. Check the Membership Information page. The club directs prospective members there for full details on joining.
  4. Confirm your membership. Once your membership is arranged, you gain access to the benefits below.

What Membership Gets You

Benefit Detail
SIGMA meetings Monthly meetings at Alves Village Hall, first Friday, 7pm doors / 7.30pm start
Highlands Astronomical Society (HAS) meetings SIGMA members can also attend HAS meetings
Branded clothing SIGMA members can purchase club-branded clothing
Club channels Access to club news and member images via Flickr, YouTube, X, and Facebook

What's On (2026 Programme)

The club's published forthcoming meetings include:

  • Friday 6 November 2026 — "Debunking the Apollo Moon Hoax Theory," Dr Ken MacTaggart FBIS, Highlands Astronomical Society
  • Friday 4 December 2026 — Christmas Quiz

Note that the club states meetings are on the first Friday "unless otherwise specified," so check the What's On page before travelling.

Common Questions

Do I need to be a member to attend? No — your first meeting is free, so you can attend before deciding whether to join.

Who do I contact about membership? The Membership Secretary, at [email protected].

Where do meetings take place? Alves Village Hall.

Can I see what the club does before joining? Yes — member images are on the club's Flickr pages, and there is a SIGMA YouTube channel.