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:
- You must be a member of good standing of K-W R.A.S.C
- Have the ability to safely transport and store the telescopes.
- Agree to be financially responsible for damage or loss.
- Return and pick-up the telescopes at the agreed time and place.
- Give a small talk on your observations with the scope (optional).
- How far away is help?
- Sign the reserve list.
Time and Place
To be arranged with KW-RASC Equipment manager, Dave Garner.
At present the telescopes are being lent out on a monthly basis. They can be reserved at our monthly meetings or by contacting Dave.
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.
