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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

  • One telescope or binoculars per member at a time

  • 7-day rental period with return to Room 312B, Hennings

  • Free rentals, but members are responsible for the equipment during use

  • Equipment must be returned clean and in good condition

  • No modifications to equipment allowed

  • 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

  • 150mm aperture, 750mm focal length

  • Red dot finder included

  • Collapsible optical tube for easy transportation

  • Built in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the free SynScan Pro app

  • Alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star 

  • Powered by 8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply

  • SynScan Pro app contains a database containing over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs 

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Hypnos

(named after the ancient Greek god of sleep)

Get the applications:

For Android

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For iOS

Nyx

(named after the ancient Greek goddess of night)

You can find the Instruction Manual for the telescopes here.

Meet the Binoculars 

  • Bright, Clear Viewing – BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics deliver sharp images with excellent light transmission.

  • Wide-Angle Performance – 8x42 configuration provides a wide field of view for easier tracking of wildlife, sports, and outdoor scenes.

  • Durable & Weatherproof – 100% waterproof and fogproof construction for reliable use in all weather conditions.

  • Comfortable Viewing – Long 18 mm eye relief and twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without glasses.

  • Stable, Easy Operation – Center focus system with rubber-armored grip and tripod adaptability for steady viewing.

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Bushnell 10X50 Legacy WP Binocular
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