HomeLoaner Telescopes

NSAAC maintains several loaner telescopes for use by its members. You can sign up to borrow them for 7 days to 60 days. These telescopes have been tested by the club as appropriate for general use, and an introductory training on how to use them is available if needed. These are a great resource for anyone wanting to try out a telescope or two before making a purchase of their own!

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10" Dobsonian Reflector

8" computerized sct

4.5" tabletop dobsonian reflector

10" Dobsonian Telescope. Formerly owned by Boston area comedian Bob Seibel, Read more about Bob here: https://thecomicscomic.com/2015/08/25/r-i-p-bob-seibel/

Aperture = 250mm

Focal Length = 1125mm (f/4.5)

Comes with:

Dust cover
Cap for focuser
Extender for focuser
Telrad
Right angle finder
4 eyepieces
polarizer (1.25")

Base and tube weight about 20 lbs each.

The tube is a bit bulky to lift and carry - this scope must be transported and set up by an adult.

Borrower is responsible for any damaged or lost parts replacement.

Celestron C8 SCT on a computerized Nexstar 8i mount. Includes a Telrad finder, and a set of plossl eyepieces and colored filters.

Aperture = 203mm

Focal Length = 2032mm (f/10)

This scope must be transported and set up by an adult.

Borrower is responsible for any damaged or lost parts replacement.

Orion Starblast 4.5" (114mm) "tabletop dobsonian"

Aperture= 114mm

Focal Length = 450 mm (f/4)

Includes two eyepieces. This telescope is very small and lightweight. It requires a table, bench, stool, or other similar-height surface to sit it on for comfortable viewing. This telescope can be used by children with adult supervision.

Borrower is responsible for any damaged or lost parts replacement.