StarGazing 101 - Lending Scopes

Lending Telescopes

Stargazing 101 has three telecopes to lend out to qualified members. The funding for these scopes was provided by K-W RASC from the Tula Foundation grant. There are 2 eight inch telescopes and a five inch as pictured below. The club also has a Sky Atlas, a copy of Nightwatch and other books that are lent out on a monthly basis.

Lending Scope Policies

To Borrow the Telescopes:

1. You must be a member of good standing of K-W R.A.S.C
2. Have the ability to safely transport and store the telescopes.
3. Agree to be financially responsible for damage or loss.
4. Return and pick-up the telescopes at the agreed time and place.
5. Give a small talk on your observations with the scope (optional).
6. How far away is help?
7. Sign the reserve list.

Time and Place

To be arranged with Brian Hollander.

At present the telescopes are being lent out on a monthly basis. They can be reserved at our monthly meetings or by contacting Brian. You are encouraged to bring the telescopes out to any Stargazing 101 or K-W RASC star event and to make a small donation for their maintenance.