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Explore the Universe with a Telescope Kit from Your Local Library

Posted about 1 year ago by Amber B

Telescope Kits

Have you heard about our telescope kits?

Interested in borrowing a telescope kit? Here are a few helpful details:

Kit Contents

Included in the telescope kit is the Orion Star Blast telescope, with a 4.5" aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio which provides detailed views of solar system targets such as the Moon and planets. With the Orion Star Blast telescope, it’s also possible to view celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters, and the telescope can be assembled in a few minutes. This is a great compact telescope designed for beginner level astronomy enthusiasts. The kit also includes:

Two Explorer II 1.25" Kellner telescope eyepieces (17mm and 6mm)
EZ Finder II reflex sight for easy aiming
Eyepiece rack
Collimation cap
Starry Night astronomy software
Carrying case

Reserving a Kit

Reservations can be made by contacting one of the following branch locations:

Kent
King Road
Oregon
Point Place
Sanger
Sylvania
West Toledo

Borrowing a Kit

Loanable for 7 days
Can be renewed twice
Check out with adult or juvenile library card
Must be checked out and returned to the same location during library hours (do not place in dropbox).

The Orion Star Blast telescope kits make it possible explore the universe from your own backyard.

The telescopes were generously donated by the Toledo Astronomical Association.