Telescopes at the Library

The library has 16 Orion StarBlast telescopes for patrons to check out; our first telescope was a donation from the Lake County Astronomical Society, and the telescope lending continues in partnership with the society.

Watch this video for a brief overview of the telescope and how to use it. 

Checkout is for three weeks with no renewals. The telescope must be transported by car as it is a delicate piece of equipment. You can place a hold on the telescope in our catalog or by calling the library.

Instruction Manual - English

Instruction Manual - Espanol

What can I see in the sky tonight?

• Skymaps Monthly Sky Calendar
• Astronomy Magazine: The Sky this Week
• U.S. Navy: The Sky this Week

What's the moon like tonight?

• Moonrise, Moonset and Moon Phases
• Moon Phases Calendar

Astronomy Apps

• Sky Viewing
  • Google Sky Map - Android
  • Go Sky Watch - Apple
• International Space Station Viewing
  • ISS Detector Satellite Tracker - Android
  • ISS Spotter - Apple
• Moon Viewing
  • Moon Phases - Android
  • Moon Phases - Apple