See the Universe Through Our Eyes

You certainly don’t need a telescope to join our club. The Peterborough Astronomical Association currently has five telescopes and a pair of binoculars that are available to the club’s members on a two-month loan basis.

Our current listing of PAA loaner scopes is as follows:

Description
Value
Available
Celestron 15x70 binoculars with Rocketfish tripod
Replace ment value:
Binoculars - $100
Tripod - $140
Yes
90mm refractor with eyepieces and red dot finder
Replacement value $100
Yes
150mm Dobsonian with eyepieces and finder
Replacement value $350
No
150mm Equatorial with eyepieces & finder
Replacement value $500
No
203mm Dobsonian with eyepieces and finder
Replacement value $350
Yes
203mm Meade LX90 with eyepieces and finder
Replacement value $2000
Yes
Persomal Solar Telescope (PST)
Replacement value $1000
No
Missing or damaged eyepieces are
$30 each
  
Missing or damaged finders are
$30 each
  

For Pictures and Descriptions of these items Click Here

The duration of the loan is two months except for the Personal Solar Telescope (PST) which is a duration of one month. This will spread the use of the telescopes to as many members as possible.

These telescopes are available by sending a Telescope Request. The Equipment Manager is responsible for inspecting the telescopes to ensure that they are in proper working order prior to lending them out as well as examining them upon return. The pickup and drop off location is Robinson Rd Observatory.

Members who borrow a telescope are responsible for returning it in good condition and, other than normal wear and tear. A fine will be charged for damages and missing parts. In the event that the telescope is stolen, lost or damaged beyond repair a fee of up to $350 will be charged to replace the telescope at current market prices.