
Rent a Telescope
As a club member, you have access to our telescope rental program with the opportunity to borrow our incredible and easy-to-use tabletop Virtuoso GTi Dobsonians by Skywatcher.
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Terms and Conditions​
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Available exclusively to UBC Astronomy Club members
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One telescope or binoculars per member at a time
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7-day rental period with return to Room 312B, Hennings
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Free rentals, but members are responsible for the equipment during use
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Equipment must be returned clean and in good condition
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No modifications to equipment allowed
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By signing this agreement, you accept responsibility for all terms and conditions of this agreement.
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​Disclaimer: Do not point the telescope at the sun. The UBC Astronomy Club
is not liable for any accident or injuries caused while operating the equipment.
*The complete terms and conditions can be found on the
rental agreement signed at the time of pick-up.
Meet the Telescopes
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150mm aperture, 750mm focal length
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Red dot finder included
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Collapsible optical tube for easy transportation
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Built in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the free SynScan Pro app
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Alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star
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Powered by 8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply
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SynScan Pro app contains a database containing over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs

Hypnos
(named after the ancient Greek god of sleep)

Nyx
(named after the ancient Greek goddess of night)
You can find the Instruction Manual for the telescopes here.
Meet the Binoculars
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Bright, Clear Viewing – BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics deliver sharp images with excellent light transmission.
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Wide-Angle Performance – 8x42 configuration provides a wide field of view for easier tracking of wildlife, sports, and outdoor scenes.
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Durable & Weatherproof – 100% waterproof and fogproof construction for reliable use in all weather conditions.
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Comfortable Viewing – Long 18 mm eye relief and twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without glasses.
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Stable, Easy Operation – Center focus system with rubber-armored grip and tripod adaptability for steady viewing.

