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Father and daughter observing the sky with a telescope.

Telescopes

Explore the skies with quality telescopes available exclusively at our Eastside Branch and John M. Harper Branch.

Borrowing a Celestron Telescope

How to Borrow

  • Celestron Telescopes can be borrowed for three (3) weeks using an adult card and are renewable
  • Celestron Telescopes can be placed on hold to be picked up at the Eastside Branch only
  • Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older and acknowledge the Lending Agreement for this item before borrowing

How to Return

  • Celestron Telescopes can only be returned to the Eastside Branch
  • Return the Celestron Telescopes directly to staff at the Eastside Branch during library hours
  • Celestron Telescopes may not be returned through a returns slot

Included Items

  • Celestron Telescope
  • Tripod
  • Finderscope
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Accessory Tray
  • In Container: Erect Image Diagonal, 10 mm Eyepiece & 20 mm Eyepiece
  • Quick Start Guide & Included Items Photo List

Borrow a Celestron Telescope

Celestron Telescope
Meade Telescope

Borrowing a Meade Telescope

How to Borrow

  • Meade Telescopes can be borrowed for three (3) weeks using an adult card and are renewable
  • Meade Telescopes can be placed on hold to be picked up at the John M. Harper Branch only
  • Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older and acknowledge the Lending Agreement for this item before borrowing

How to Return

  • Meade Telescopes can only be returned to the John M. Harper Branch
  • Return the Meade Telescopes directly to staff at the John M. Harper Branch during library hours
  • Meade Telescopes may not be returned through a returns slot

Included Items

  • Meade Telescope
  • Tripod
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Accessory Tray
  • In Container: Diagonal Mirror, MA 26 mm Eyepiece, MA 9mm Eyepiece, Barlow Lens, Viewfinder & Manual
  • Included Items Photo List

Borrow a Meade Telescope

Lending Agreement

  • Telescope (Celestron & Meade)

    Telescope (Celestron & Meade)

    Full Replacement Cost = approximately $450

    Lost Item: Borrowers will be charged for full replacement cost of missing items. Whenever possible, individual damaged pieces will be billed rather than the full replacement cost.

    Damaged Item: Borrowers will be charged for full replacement costs of damaged items due to accidents or inappropriate use.

    Borrowers will not be charged for normal wear and tear.

    All Borrowers must understand and agree with the following terms and conditions:

    • Borrowers must be 18+ years of age.
    • All components have been accounted for by WPL staff prior to being borrowed.
    • Borrowers will immediately report equipment malfunction, damages or loss due to accident, neglect or abuse.
    • Borrowers will not attempt to repair damages or have them repaired by anyone other than library staff.
    • Borrowers are responsible for all borrowed equipment until it is inspected and signed off by a WPL staff person.
    • Equipment must be returned directly to a library staff member during open hours.
    • Materials must not be returned in any returns slot.

Have a question about borrowing a telescope?

Our staff are happy to help answer any questions you might have about our Cool Things to Borrow collections and library services.

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