Telescope Loan Program

TAAS operates one of the largest telescope loan programs among amateur astronomical organizations in the country. We have more than three dozen scopes available including all popular types. TAAS also has large binoculars, premium oculars (eyepieces), and many other accessories available to borrow. The loan program is available to all members without charge. To see what TAAS has available for loan, please browse below.

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TAAS Loaner Scopes

Orion Skyquest XT12 Intelliscope
Telescopes
Orion Skyquest XT12 Intelliscope

Name: Orion Skyquest XT12 Intelliscope
Type: Dobsonian
Package: 33
Optics: 12-inch f/4.9 (1490mm focal length)

Tube Size: 14 x 58 inches
Tube Weight: 48 pounds
Base Size: 26 x 26 x 31 inches
Base Weight: 31 pounds

Eyepieces:
Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl 32mm (47x)
Agena Starguider Dual ED 15mm (99x)
Celestron X-Cel LX 9mm (166x)

Accessories:
Telrad finder
9x50mm Correct image right angle finderscope
Dolly

Description:
Great optics in a large aperture Dobsonian. Find over 14,000 objects with the Intelliscope Push-To system.

Free for TAAS Members

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