Dayton Metro Library has partnered with Dean Regas to circulate Orion Starblast 4.5-inch astronomical telescopes for use by Library cardholders.

The telescopes are available to borrow for 21 days from the Branch Libraries listed below:

• Huber Heights Branch
• Main Library
• Vandalia Branch
• Wilmington-Stroop Branch

How to Check Out a Telescope
Checking out a telescope is easy! All you need is a Library card. You can place a hold in our catalog, call our Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665, or visit one of the Branch Libraries above to reserve a telescope for 21 days. Telescopes cannot be renewed.

What’s Included with the Telescope at Check Out?
Each telescope comes with two eye pieces, an Orion EZ Finder II Relfex Sight, a star chart, a detailed telescope instruction manual, and book 100 Things to See in the Night Sky by Dean Regas.

How to Use the Library Telescope
Watch this video overview featuring Dean Regas to learn more about using the telescopes and the equipment included in each telescope bundle.