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Our Refractor Telescope Collection<\/h1>\n

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Sky-Watcher SK120-EQ5 1000mm f\/8.3 Refractor<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This Sky-Watcher SK120-EQ5 1000mm f\/8.3 Refractor is a great beginners scope. It comes with an EQ5 Mount, a 9×50 finder scope, a red dot finder, and Antares eyepiece kit (12.5mm, 20mm, 32mm. and 2x Barlow). The 2in focuser will accommodate both 1.25″ and 2″ eyepieces. It has a wooden carry case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $15 per month.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A great scope for beginners to advanced observers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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Sky-Watcher 102mm f\/5 refractor on an alt\/az mount<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A Sky-Watcher 102mm f\/5 refractor on an alt\/az mount. It comes with a carry case, red dot finder, 90 deg. diagonal and eyepieces. This telescope’s short focal length, light weight and wide field of view make it a great grab-and-go instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $15 per month.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ideal for beginners and travelers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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Tele Vue Genesis 100mm (4in) refractor<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Tele Vue Genesis 100mm (4in) refractor telescope with 500mm focal length (F5) delivers flat pin-sharp wide field views. When polar aligned, this “goto” telescope can find and track the 42,000+ objects in its database. It also comes with accessories for solar viewing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The rental package includes the following items:<\/span><\/p>\n