Education

Telescope Rentals

Rent one of the Grout Museum District's 3 telescopes!

Models Available For Rent (click on the the telescope for model details):

• Astroscan 2001: $25/week
• Meade 10” Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian: $40/week, total size: 4' 5"
• Meade 12” Lightbridge Truss Tube Dobsonian: $40/week, total size: 5' 2"

Telescope Rental Policies:

• A $100 deposit is required for each telescope checked out. A check is preferred and is returned when the telescope is returned to the museum. There is also a contract to sign agreeing to checkout terms. 
• Late returns are subject to a penalty of $10/day 
• To rent a telescope, call 319.234.6357