Telescopes

Orion Starblast Telescope

Get started exploring the night sky with the library’s new circulating telescope collection! The Orion Starblast 4.5 Altazimuth Reflector Tabletop Telescope is a grab-and-go, family-friendly scope for beginner and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts. The telescope collection was made possible by a generous gift from The Friends of the Library. Please contact the Circulation Desk for telescope availability, (248) 349-3020 or visit our catalog Orion Starblast 4.5 Altazimuth Reflector Tabletop Telescope.

Telescopes

Check availability for Telescopes here.

Contents:

  • Orion Starblast 4.5 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope with mounted EZ Finder II Reflex Sight
  • Two removable eyepieces: 17 mm Explorer II eyepiece lens and 6mm Explorer II eyepiece lens (stored in eyepiece lens box)
  • Eyepiece lens box
  • Microfiber cleaning cloth
  • Supportive documents featured in a folder
  • Gard Euphorium Wheelie Bag.

NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITH A TELESCOPE.
Permanent vision and scope damage could result.

Loan Period and Fines:

  • 7-day loan (no renewals).
  • No holds allowed.
  • $5 per day overdue fine.
  • $370 replacement fee assessed after 2 weeks.

Borrowing Policy:

Borrower must be 18 years old or older, and have a valid Northville District Library card that is not blocked.