Fellowship of the Society shall be a distinction conferred upon members who have made notable contributions to either amateur or professional astronomy, or who have performed special services to the science or to the Society.

Fellows must be resident in New Zealand at the time of their appointment and have been resident for at least three years prior to their nomination. Any three Ordinary Members, Student Members, Fellows or any Affiliated Society may propose the name of a nominee for the Fellowship to Council.

The proposal shall be in writing and shall include a full supporting statement of no more than 500 words, not including references to publications, establishing the suitability of the candidate. The deadline for nominations is 23 February 2024.

Please email the nomination proposal to be forwarded to secretary@rasnz.org.nz .