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Currently there are 2 requests to borrow this.

The Orion StarBlast 4.5 EQ reflector telescope is suitable for beginner and intermediate astronomers. It comes with an equatorial tracking mount and adjustable-height tripod. Two eyepieces from the Orion Expanse series, which have a large 66 degree apparent field of view, are included. A 15mm Expanse eyepiece provides 30x power magnification, and a 6mm Expanse eyepiece provides 75x magnification.  An Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight is provided to aim the StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope anywhere in the night sky. The EZ Finder II projects a small red-dot onto a viewing window and the user must move the telescope until the red-dot is aimed at the intended area of the sky

Currently there are 2 requests to borrow this.

Note: This equipment includes an equatorial mount that must be set up properly. For visual use, just point the polar axis of the mount approximately toward the  north.  

The StarMax 127 telescope is a Maksutov-Cassegrain design that folds a long focal length into a relatively short and easy to handle optical tube. The long focal length (1540mm) makes it easy to reach high magnification for observation of the moon and planets. The 127 mm aperature is large enough for nice views of brighter deep sky objects.  Includes an adjustable tripod and equatorial mount with manual slow-motion controls. The equatorial makes it easier to track the moon and planets at high magnification, but can be confusing for beginners. The Equipment Manager can provide advice on setting up and using an equatorial mount.

Note  This item is being serviced and it is not available for check out.

NOTE: This telescope is heavy and may require two adults to carry and set up.

The SkyQuest XT10g features GoTo pointing. It features a 254mm (10") aperture, 1200mm focal-length parabolic mirror (f/4.7).

Assembly is straightforward, but please note: This is a  very heavy and bulky telescope. The base is large and weighs nearly 40 lbs. The optical tube weighs 30 lbs and is about 12 inches in diameter by 48 inches long. It may require 2 people to lift it and a bigger vehicle to transport it. Handles on the Dobsonian base's front and side panels help to lift and carry the heavy base. Assembly is done by lifting the 30 lb. XT10g telescope optical tube into the Dobsonian base and locking it in place with a hand knob. A two-star alignment must be done to orient the telescope to the sky for GoTo operation. 

Our Orion SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dobsonian Loaner Package includes an EZ Finder II reflex sight, three high quality eyepieces, and several useful accessories.