Lending Period: One Month
Cost:
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $40 refundable depositPlease bring exact change & a valid Photo ID. Deposit is refunded on return of telescope; on time and in the same condition as when lent out.
Available for members and non-members alike, the Telescope Loaner Program provides the opportunity to borrow a telescope for one month as a first time introduction, for travel, or to view special events such as eclipses and comets.
Interested or have questions?
Contact the Loaner Program Coordinator today!
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
By Appointment Only – Contact the Loaner Program Coordinator
General Info
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- We have one pickup day each month. They are scheduled on a Saturday at 12PM.
- We also have one return day each month. They are also scheduled on a Saturday at 12PM.
- When you’re at the top of the list you’ll get an email letting you know. Generally you’ll get the email the weekend before the pickup day. You’ll be asked to confirm that you can make a particular pickup day and return day.
- If you are a non-member, you will need to bring $40 for the deposit. The deposit will be fully refunded when you return the scope.
- You’ll need to bring a photo id (driver’s license preferred) for the form.
Telescope Safety
Never point a telescope, or finder, at the Sun without a sun filter.
For safety reasons, the RASC Edmonton Centre does not provide solar filters with their loaner telescopes as incorrect usage or damaged filters can lead to irreparable eye damage. The Edmonton RASC Centre will not be held liable for any damages caused by pointing a loaner telescope at the Sun or careless use of a loaner telescope.
Telescopes Available
![]() SkyWatcher 6″/8″/10″ Newtonian |
![]() Meade ETX 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain They are excellent for planets and stars, and good for deep sky objects. A nice telescope for travel. This telescope can also serve as a 1250mm telephoto lens for a DSLR camera. |
![]() Celestron 6SE 152mm (6″) Schmidt-Cassegrain |
![]() Celestron 8 Classic 20cm (8″) Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Care of Telescopes
Please allow optics to dry thoroughly before capping and storing in a secure, dry location. Provide cushioning when transporting and make sure that optical components are sealed.
Do not attempt any maintenance on the telescopes or their components. We attempt to keep our equipment in good shape and will not knowingly lend a telescope which has mechanical or optical defects. This includes optical cleaning, optical alignment, or disassembly of the telescope or its components telescopes in any way. If there is a performance issue, please inform the Loaner Program Coordinator.
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