Patrons - Getting Started

How to operate the telescope.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you live in a light polluted area, the Moon and Planets will be visible in a library telescope.  The moon can also be viewed in the daytime.

Deep sky objects (DSOs) like galaxies, nebula, and clusters will be best viewed under a dark location.  See the Astronomy League “Urban Observing” program for suggestions of items to see under light polluted skies:

https://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/urban/urban.html

For more information on light pollution see the International Dark Sky Association website at https://www.darksky.org

Our Goal

To foster scientific literacy, stimulate an interest in astronomy, and provide people who have never looked through a telescope the chance to experience the excitement that comes from discovery