Telescope Rentals Now Available

The Celestron FirstScope Telescope is a portable and lightweight table-top design with a 76 mm reflector optical tube. It is easy to store, transport and setup. FirstScope is very easy to observe with; the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.

We now have 5 telescopes available from the Front Desk on a First Come, First Serve basis.

They are available for rent from the Front Desk for $10 for guests, or $5 for members of our Dark Sky Mailing list.

To sign up to our Dark Sky Mailing List, fill in the form here: http://eepurl.com/dqKVlr This is a monthly newsletter about Manning Park Dark Sky experiences and some beginner astronomy news. Connect with us by joining the Dark Sky Mailing list!

• Learn the constellations of the sky without the use of a telescope first.
• Read the books! We’ve included two great books with the telescope kit to help set your expectations for what you might be able to see with the telescope:
  •  “50 Things to See with a Telescope for Kids (And Parents Too!)” – John Read
  • “Turn Left at Orion” – Guy Consolmagno & Dan M. Davis
• Adjust your eyes to the dark, and if you require a light, use the red light that is included in the kit.
• Find a sturdy place to put the telescope, like a picnic table. (There are some at the Lightning Lake Day Use and at Spruce Bay Beach)
• Start with an easy target – like the moon.
• Have patience; it can take a lot of practice to use the telescope.
• Have fun!

Learn more about what’s happening in the Manning Park Dark Sky at https://manningpark.com/stargazing/