RAC Loaner Scope Program
The Raleigh Astronomy Club owns several telescopes that are available for use by club members. Information about each of these loaner telescopes is shown below. Club members in good standing can borrow one of these loaner telescopes for a period of 3 months. To borrow a telescope,please complete and submit a Telescope Loaner Request form.
If you have any questions please contact the Loaner Telescope Coordinator at [email protected].
Club Owned Loaner Cassegrain Telescopes
| ID | Picture | Description |
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| C1 |  | Current Borrower: Dave B. Loaned On: 06/12/2016 Available: 09/12/2016 Celestron Celestar 8 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) on Equatorial Wedge Accessories: 6x30 finder, 40mm, 25mm 12.5mm eyepieces, dewshield & soft case for EPs. Recommend that members requesting this scope understand polar alignment in order to properly set up and use this scope
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| C2 |  | Current Borrower: Ramiro R. Loaned On: 12/14/2017 Available: 03/14/2017 Celestron NexStar 8 f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) with GOTO Accessories: Telrad finder, 40mm, 17mm, 7.5mm, soft case for EPs, 12v car power adaptor, 12v battery power adaptor, Celestron scope case Recommend that members requesting this scope have some knowledge of skies in order to properly set up and align for GoTo functionality |
| C3 |  | Current Borrower: Available Returned On: 07/08/17 Available: 07/09/17 Meade ETX-105 f/14 Maksutov-Cassegrain (MCT) with AutoStar GOTO Accessories: Red-dot finder, Meade Super Plossl set (40mm, 20mm, 9.7mm & 6.4mm) with Meade EP Case, tripod bag and AutoStar hand controller. User will need to provide 12v battery with lighter adaptor or 8 AA batteries to power the scope. Recommend that members requesting this scope have some knowledge of the skies in order properly set up and align for GoTo functionality. |
Club Owned Loaner Dobsonian Telescopes
| ID | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|
| D1 |  | Current Borrower: Terri Lane - [email protected] (pending return) Loaned On: 07/06/2016 Available: 10/06/2016 Zhumell Z10 10″ f/5 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: 8x50mm right angle finder, dust cap, 1.25″ adapter, 32mm, 25mm, 12.5mm, 10m eyepieces, Collimation Cap, soft case for EPs. This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
| D2 |  | Current Borrower: Keith O. Loaned On: 11/19/2017 Available: 03/19/2018 Zhumell Z10 10″ f/5 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: 9x50mm right angle finder, This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
| D3 |  | Current Borrower: Frank J. Loaned On: 04/30/2017 Available: 7/31/2017 Orion XT8, Classic 8″ f/5.9 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: 32mm EP, 15mm EP, 12.5mm EP, Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight, Orion blue padded case for OTA & soft case for EPs.. This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
| D4 |  | Current Borrower: Hariram M. Loaned On: 09/03/2016 Available: 12/03/2016 Coulter Odyssey 10.1″ f/4.5 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: 12.5mm Plossl Eyepiece, Telrad finder, Sirius 25mm, Sirius 12.4mm, Sirius 10mm, Shorty 2x Barlow, Soft case for EPs, This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
| D5 |  | Current Borrower: Available Loaned On: n/a Available: n/a 8″ f/6 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: Telrad finder, 9x50mm right angle finder; 32mm, 25mm, 13mm, & 10mm eyepieces; 2x shorty barlow; eyepiece case; moon filter This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
| D6 |  | Current Borrower: Jim Wichnowicz - [email protected] Loaned On: 07/25/2017 Available: 10/24/2017 Orion XT8, Skyquest 8″ f/5.9 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: 9mm EP, 25mm EP, Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight & soft case for EPs. This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
| D7 |  | Current Borrower: Steven K Loaned On: 11/19/2017 Available: 03/19/2018 Orion XT8, Skyquest 8″ f/5.9 Dobsonian Reflector Accessories: Meade 32mm, 20mm & 12.4mm, Meade 2x Barlow, Orion EZ Finder II reflex sight & soft case for EPs. This scope is recommended for all skill levels. |
Club Owned Loaner Refractor Telescopes
| ID | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R1 |  | Current Borrower: Rick Savage - [email protected] Loaned On: 10/16/2016 Available: 01/16/2017 Meade 90mm Refractor f/10 Accessories: 6×30 Finder, Meade motor drive controller, Meade Autostar controller, accessory tray, battery pack, Meade 9mm, 12mm and 25mm eyepieces, black toolbox Recommend that members requesting this scope have some knowledge of skies in order to properly set up and align for GoTo functionality |
Terms of Loan
- Equipment can be checked out only by RAC members in good standing.
- The check out or loan period is 3 months, however the RAC member in possession of the loaner equipment may choose to continue to use the equipment after the 3 month period until another member wishes to check out the equipment.
- While in the care of a RAC member, the equipment on loan must be stored in clean, sheltered environment with all dust caps, covers, etc. in place.
- No fee is charged to check out equipment however the RAC member agrees to replace any missing or damaged equipment.
- Loaner equipment may be checked out at RAC monthly indoor meetings, RACOBS or by appointment with a Telescope Loaner Committee member.
- RAC members with equipment on loan should be prepared for prompt return of the equipment once contacted after the 3 month period has expired.
- By checking out any equipment listed on this page, the RAC member agrees to these terms.
Club Owned Scopes Removed from Loaner Pool
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