Society Instruments

You don't have to wait for observing evenings to see the wonders of the heavens; you can observe anytime from your own back garden. The Society instruments available for use by members for observations and photography.



Instruments Available PDF Print E-mail
The instruments described below are available for members to borrow, though special conditions will apply in some cases. However, don't let this put you off. These instruments are owned by the Society so that its members can use them and enjoy the night sky.
 
Solar Max 60mm Solar Telescope PDF Print E-mail
Awards For All LogoWith the help of a grant from the AWARDS FOR ALL "Lottery Grants for Local Groups" the Society has been able to purchase a Coronado Solar Max 60mm Solar telescope, with an HEQ5 Pro Scan equatorial mount and binocular viewer. This will not initially be available for loan to individual members, but will be used at Society observing sessions, at public events to promote astronomy, and at schools to support astronomy education.
 
Dobsonian (12 inch Meade Lightbridge) PDF Print E-mail
A wonderful instrument for viewing all manner of astronomical objects in the night sky.
 
Refractor (2 inch Zeiss) PDF Print E-mail
A small but surprisingly effective refractor, great for looking at planets and double stars.
 
Solarscope PDF Print E-mail
A cunning device made mostly of cardboard which makes observing the Sun safely by projection easy.
 
Binoculars 7x50 PDF Print E-mail
A pair of 7x50 binoculars, ideal for sweeping the night sky to look for the brighter star cluster and nebulae.
 
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