EAS Telescope Lending Library
Though most Eugene Astronomical Society members own
a telescope, viewing through different scopes is interesting, eye
opening, and fun. As members of the Eugene Astronomical Society, these are your scopes to check out,
enjoy, and share the views with family & friends. Scopes can be
checked out for a three-month period, renewable for up to a year.
Contact our telescope lending coordinator, Tony Dandurand (by e-mail or at 726-8147) or contact our secretary, Jerry Oltion (by e-mail or at 343-4758) for details.
Meade model 375
90mm (3.5") Refractor
Focal ratio: f/11 (1000mm focal length)
This nice lightweight refractor is perfect to leave set up and ready to
take outside on a moment's notice. Its achromatic objective lens gives
nice clean views with only a touch of color on the brightest of objects.
It has an equatorial mount with fine motion controls for precision
aiming and it has a motor drive for tracking, keeping your target in
view. The mount has setting circles for targeting, and is adjustable for
height. The scope's 1000mm focal length gives a pleasingly wide field
at low power yet can zoom in on the Moon and planets or split tight
double stars at high power. The right-angle diagonal lets you look down
comfortably into the eyepiece rather than strain to sight along the
tube. This scope is easily portable in a trunk or back seat.
Accessories and Equipment list:
1.25" rack and pinion focuser
6 x 30 optical finder
Right-angle star diagonal
25mm Meade MA eyepiece (40X)
12.5mm plossl (80X)
6.7mm plossl (150X)
Equatorial mount motorized for tracking
Aluminum tripod with accessory shelf
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Hardin Deep Space Hunter 8" Dobsonian
Focal ratio: f/6 (1200mm focal length)
This scope is in like-new condition and provides excellent images.
The tube easily fits in the back seat of a car, and the rocker box fits
in the trunk or the passenger seat.
Accessories and equipment list:
2" rack and pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter
8 x 50 optical finder (straight through, reverse image to match scope
view)
32mm 2" 70-degree Eyepiece (38X)
25mm Astrola eyepiece (48x)
17mm Orion eyepiece (71x)
9mm Astrola eyepiece (133x)
Generic Barlow lens
Moon filter
Eyepiece rack
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Orion Deep
Space Explorer 8" Dobsonian
Focal ratio: f/6 (1200mm focal length)
This scope is in like-new condition and provides excellent images.
The tube easily fits in the back seat of a car, and the rocker box fits
in the trunk or the passenger seat.
Accessories and equipment list:
1.25" rack and pinion focuser
Red-dot finder
32mm plossl eyepiece (38x)
20mm plossl eyepiece (60x)
10mm Orion eyepiece (120x)
Orion Skyglow Ultrablock filter (1.25" dia.)
Orion color filter set (blue, yellow, red, green) (1.25" dia.)
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The "Little 10" -- 10" Folding Truss Dobsonian
Focal ratio: f/4.5 (1150mm focal length)
In 2008, this scope was transformed from a 75 lb light bucket to this
modern, 41 lb folding truss tube dob. Easy to carry, easy to transport,
this short 10" can really go low-power for bright, wide field views.
Finding targets is easy with Quickfinder bulls eye sight and upright 6 x
30 finder. Will fit in any car, easy to take camping, or to that dark
sky site. The pictured box stores the secondary cage, eyepieces, and
finders; can also be used as platform to raise telescope-viewing height.
Accessories and Equipment list:
2" rack and pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter
6 x 30 RACI Finder
32mm plossl (36X)
15mm plossl (77X)
7.5mm Orion Epic (153X)
Collimation laser
Storage bag for folding trusses
Assembly & collimation instructions
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10"
Cosmos Dobsonian
Focal ratio: f/4.5 (1150mm focal length)
A fine, veteran scope, the White Ten has been around. It's shown kids
the moon & planets at star parties, and for one club member every
Messier object (82 in one marathon back in 2002). Recent upgrades
include handles on telescope tube and base for ease of carrying, and new
coating on primary mirror. This scope features a curved spider (no
diffraction spikes) and an open tube for quick cooling. The 15" x 15" x
37" base will fit in most trunks; the 45" tube in most back seats. Total
weight ~ 55 lbs.
Accessories and Equipment list:
1.25" rack and pinion focuser
Meade 2X barlow – giving 92X, 135X w/above EPs
25mm Meade MA eyepiece (44X)
17mm Explorer eyepiece (68X)
6.4mm plossl (181X)
Telrad finder
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Big
Orange 10" Dobsonian
Focal ratio: f/6 (1500mm focal length)
Originally built in early '80s by Club members, this scope was
refurbished in late 2008 with a new solid base, secondary mirror, and
other upgrades. Optically excellent, Big Orange is great for high power
views of the moon, planets and double stars. With 10" of aperture, it
also gives good views of deep sky nebulae, galaxies, and clusters.
A sizable telescope (68" long, ~72 lbs), it requires a small pick-up,
van, or station wagon (it just fits in a Subaru Outback) to transport.
Wheels allow easy movement on smooth ground (garage to driveway).
Accessories and Equipment list:
2" rack and pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter
6 x 30 Finder
32mm 2” Wide field Erfle eyepiece (47x)
14mm Epic eyepiece (109X)
7.5mm Plossl eyepiece (203X)
Telrad
Moon filter
Accessory bag
Collimation tools
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"Big White" 12.5"
Dodecagon Split-tube Dobsonian
Focal ratio: f/6 (1905mm focal length)
This 12-sided (dodecagon) split tube is a marvel of woodworking -- and
houses a powerful telescope. 12.5" of aperture brings the "wow!" to deep
sky observing, and fine optics (and stable motions) can deliver serious
magnification for lunar, planetary, and double star enjoyment. Clever
construction (built-in handles on all 3 sections) makes this sizable
scope easier to deploy/assemble than it appears.
A short stepladder is needed for the 78" eyepiece height at zenith. A
van (minivan with rear seats out) or pick-up is needed for transport.
Backyard use only requires ability to carry 48 lbs (heaviest piece) from
garage to observing spot (total weight -- approx 105 lbs).
Accessories and Equipment list:
1.25" rack and pinion focuser
8 X 50 straight through Finder
32mm plossl eyepiece (60X)
17mm Orion Explorer eyepiece (112X)
10mm Plossl eyepiece (191X)
Accessory bag
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