| Overview |
The Seattle Astronomical Society maintains a library of small and medium size telescopes that may be checked out for a period of 1 month by members in good standing. If you are new to astronomy, this is an excellent way learn how to use a telescope and to begin viewing the wonders of the night sky, without having to invest immediately in a telescope of your own. To check out a telescope, please contact our Telescope Librarian.
Do you have an old, unused telescope gathering dust in a garage, attic, or basement? Is it neglected because it is hard to use, on a wobbly mounting, or doesn't seem to give good images? FIRST consider making some simple upgrades that may turn it into a telescope that you will want to use to observe the stars. Our SAS telescope makers' group can give you some useful tips.
However, if you REALLY, REALLY don't have a use for that old telescope, consider making a tax deductible donation of it to the SAS telescope library.
| Current Inventory |
Our current inventory consists of small to medium size reflecting telescopes and one refractor. We also have a good collection of eyepieces and other accessories which may be used with these telescopes.
| Type | Size | Focal length | Mounting | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refractor | 80 mm (3.1") | f/15 | Altazimuth | 1 |
| Refractor | 60 mm (2.4") | f/13 | Altazimuth | 1 |
| Reflector | 6" | f/8 | German Equatorial | 3 |
| Reflector | 4.25" | f/4 | Dobsonian | 4 |
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