Telescope Loans

The Toronto Centre has a Telescope and Equipment Loan Program for its members. It's a great way to try equipment you may be considering for purchase, or to extend your observing/imaging to new systems and targets. 
  • You must be a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto Centre.
  • You should be prepared to present your membership card when picking up the instrument.
  • Equipment may be picked up from a location arranged with aTelescope Loan Program Coordinator and may be at a scheduled meeting of the Toronto Centre or at the David Dunlap Observatory.
  • Equipment must be returned within four weeks of receiving it (two weeks for popular models) unless other arrangements are made.
You can borrow the following equipment:
 
You can request a loaner through this form (members, log in first).