FVRL offers portable telescopes for loan to introduce you to the world of astronomy. Our telescope borrowing program encourages scientific curiosity and literacy through hands-on learning.

 

 

What’s Inside the Kit?

  • Telescope
  • Eyepieces
  • Introductory astronomy book
  • Setup sheet
  • Soft carrying case
  • A customer feedback survey (We'd love to hear about your experience with the Telescope Kit)

 

 

Weather and Astronomy Resources

Check Clear Dark Sky for the best times to stargaze. If the weather isn’t ideal, practice indoors by calibrating the spotting scope or playing I-Spy. 

Several apps can enhance your stargazing experience:

  • Red flashlight apps to help with navigation in the dark without affecting your night vision
  • Sky mapping apps for locating constellations
  • Free planetarium software, Stellarium can assist with planning your star-gazing schedule
  • Printable sky charts are available at Deep-Sky Watch
     
Donor Acknowledgment

Thank you to the Mission Heritage Association for their donation of seven telescopes to FVRL’s collection.