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The DAS has several telescopes and other equipment that are designated for loan to members. Our advice to new memebrs is to take any of these telescope out on loan so you can learn the advantages and disadvantages of the various designs.

View our Loaner Telescope Intro Video series playlist on YouTube.

DAS Beginner Loaner Telescopes On YouTube: 2022 DAS Basic Loaner Telescopes
Meade ETX 90mm Special Edition
	Type: Maksutov Cassegrain, Goto Optic Diameter: 90 mm f/13.8 Manual: Click Here Accessories: 5mm, 10mm, 18mm eyepieces
Orion StarBlast 4.5" Astro Reflector Telescope
	Type: Tabletop Reflector, Push To Optic Diameter: 4.5" f/4 Manual: Click Here Accessories: 20mm and 10mm eyepieces, EZ Finder II
Orion Skyquest 6" Dobsonian Telescope
	Type: Dobsonian Reflector, Push To Optic Diameter: 6" f/7.8 Intro Video: 2022 DAS Intro to Loaner Dobs Manual: Click Here Accessories: 6.3mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, EZ Finder
Sky-Watcher 6" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope
	Type: Dobsonian Reflector, Push To Optic Diameter: 6" f/7.8 Intro Video: 2022 DAS Intro to Loaner Dobs Manual: Click Here Accessories: 6.3mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, 2"-1.25" eyepiece adapter, telrad
Sky-Watcher 8" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope
	Type: Dobsonian Reflector, Push To Optic Diameter: 8" f/5.9 Intro Video: 2022 DAS Intro to Loaner Dobs Manual: Click Here Accessories: 6.3mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, 2"-1.25" eyepiece adapter, telrad
Orion 8" Dobsonian Intelliscope with Digital Setting Circles
	Type: Dobsonian Reflector, Push To, Setting Circle Optic Diameter: 8" f/5.9 Intro Video: 2023 Intro to Setting Circle Dob Manual: Click Here Accessories: 6.3mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, 50mm finder scope
10" Coulter Odyssey Dobsonian Telescope
	Type: Dobsonian Reflector, Push To Optic Diameter: 10.1" f/4.5 Intro Video: 2022 DAS Intro to Loaner Dobs Manual: Click Here Accessories: 6.3mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, telrad
Celestron OmniXLT 120 mm Refractor
	Type: Achromatic Refractor, Push To w/ tracking Optic Diameter: 120mm (4.7") f/8.33 Manual: Click Here Accessories: 6.3mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, 50mm finder scope
DAS Advanced Loaner Telescopes On YouTube: 2022 DAS Advanced Loaner Telescopes
Brandon 94 mm Refractor (Recommended with CG5)
	Type: Apochromatic Refractor Optic Diameter: 94mm (3.7") f/7.0 Manual: Click Here
Celestron CG5 Mount (Recommended with Brandon)
	Type: German Equitorial Mount (GEM) w/ go-to Manual: Click Here
Lunt 60mm Solar Telescope with optional Double Stack
	Type: Solar telescope on alt-az mount Optic Diameter: 60mm (2.4") f/x.x Manual: Click Here
Celestron 8" Nexstar Evolution Scmidt Cassegrain Goto Telescope
	Telescope: Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) Mount: Go-to altitude-azimuth (aslt-az) Optic Diameter: 8" f/10.0 Intro Video: 2023 Introduction to the club's NexStar Evolution Telescope Manual: Click Here Accessories: 10mm, 25mm, 40mm eyepieces, 2x barlow, 20mm reticle eyepiece, EZ Finder
DAS Loaner Binoculars
Nikon 10 x 70 Binoculars
	Type: BaK-4 Porro Prism Binoculars Magnification: 10x Aperture: 70 mm Field of View: 5.1 degrees Works on Tripod: Yes Manual: Click Here
Fujinon 16 x 70 Binoculars
	Type: BK7 Porro Prism Binoculars Magnification: 16x Aperture: 70 mm Field of View: 4 degrees Works on Tripod: Yes
Vortex RazorHD 12 x 70 Binoculars
	Type: Roof Prism Binoculars Magnification: 12x Aperture: 70 mm Field of View: 5.4 degrees Works on Tripod: no Manual: Click Here
Oberwork 5000 Binocular Tripod
	Type: Heavy duty binocular tripod Manual: Click Here
Sunspotter
	Type: Refractor with solar projection on paper Optic Diameter: 70 mm Manual: Click Here
DAS Loaner AstroPhotography Cameras
ZWO ASI 224 Color Planetary Camera
	Type: Color CMOS Sensor Sensor Size: 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm Pixel Dimensions: 1304 x 976 Pixel Size: 3.75 µm Manual: Click Here Accessories: USB Cable, 1.25" Nosepiece, Fisheye Lens
ZWO ASI 120MM Planetary and Guide Camera
	Type: B & W CMOS Sensor Sensor Size: 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm Pixel Dimensions: 1280 X 960 Pixel Size: 3.75 µm Manual: Click Here Accessories: USB Cable, 1.25" Nosepiece, Fisheye Lens
Canon 60D DSLR
	Type: Color CMOS Sensor Sensor Size: 22.3 mm x 14.9mm Pixel Dimensions: 5184 x 3456 Pixel Size: 4.30 µm Manual: Click Here Accessories: USB Cable, 2" Nosepiece, 1.25" Nosepiece, Battery, Battery Charger, Intervalometer
DAS Loaner AstroPhotography Systems
ZWO ASI Air Astrophotography System
	Type: Cell Phone-Based ZWO Equipment Control System Manual: Click Here Accessories: 12V Power Cables, AC Adapter, Vixen Dovetail
ZWO SeeStar S50
	Type: Cell Phone-Based ZWO Fully Automatic Telescope and Astrophotography System Optic Diameter: 50 mm f/5 Sensor Size: 5.6 mm x 3.2mm Pixel Dimensions: 1920 x 1080 Pixel Size: 2.90 µm Manual: Click Here Accessories: USB Cable, Solar Filter, Tripod

DAS Loaner Equipment Borrowing Policy

The DAS owns and maintains a collection of astronomy equipment. A benefit of club membership is the ability to borrow this equipment for personal use. The borrowing of the equipment is subject to the following.

The borrower of the equipment shall:

1. Be a member in good standing as per the by-laws of the club.

2. Notify the Equipment Chair or another Board Member of the club of the intent to borrow

3. Be trained in the use of the equipment by the Equipment Chair or another Board Member of the club

4. Fill out the equipment sign-out form for each piece of equipment borrowed. Have the Board Member initial the form.

5. Return the equipment, through their own initiative, to the observatory within 2 months of borrowing it (we do not want to have to chase you down).

6. Bring the equipment back to the observatory at a time that the Equipment Chair or another Board Member of the club will be there to receive it, unless another arrangement is made. Have the Board Member initial the form to confirm its return.

7. Ensure the club’s Treasurer has updated contact information (email, phone number, and address)

If any of the above are not observed, it could jeopardize the borrower’s ability to check out equipment in the future.

If you’re interested in borrowing any of the club’s loaner telescopes or other items, please see the DAS Board page for information about who can help you sign out equipment.

DAS Loaner Gear

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DAS Loaner AstroPhotography Systems

DAS Loaner Equipment Borrowing Policy