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Telescope Loan Program

Check-Out Our Library Telescope 

We are pleased to announce we have acquired an Orion StarBlast 4.5 dobsonian telescope as a generous gift from the Chester County Astronomical Society. It will be used for library programs/events and is becoming part of our lending collection. The telescope is available for one week loan to anyone 18 years or older. Please call the library at 610-869-2004 for more information.

Learn More about Our Telescope!

​The Orion StarBlast 4.5 is a compact and portable telescope ideal for entry-level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts, as well as, a popular choice for experienced astronomers. With a substantial 4.5" aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio, the Orion StarBlast 4.5 provides bright, detailed views of solar system targets like the Moon and planets, in additional to wide-field celestial objects like nebulas and star clusters.

Explore More!

What is a telescope and how do they work? 

kids.britannica.com/kids/article/telescope/353843#:~:text=Light%20from%20a%20far%2Doff,the%20object%2C%20at%20this%20point.

What is going on in the sky this week?

www.astronomy.com/tags/sky-this-week/

Explore the sky using a star chart!

​skyandtelescope.org/interactive-sky-chart/

​skyandtelescope.org/how-to-use-sky-telescope-star-chart/

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We are in the West Grove Borough Building:
     117 Rosehill Avenue
     West Grove, PA  19390
     610-869-2004 | fax 610-869-2957
OPEN ​Mon-Thurs 10am to 8pm
Friday & Saturday 10am to 5pm
CLOSED Sundays and Major Holidays

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  • Home
  • Books and More
    • Catalog, Books, & Media
    • Digital Resources
    • Telescope Loan Program
    • Read and Roam Backpacks
    • Longwood Pass
    • Brandywine Pass
  • Using the Library
    • Hours & Holidays
    • Library Cards
    • Location
    • My Account
    • Other Services
  • Programs & Events
    • Summer Reading
    • Children and Families >
      • Storytimes
      • Programs for Children & Families
      • Book Clubs
      • Outreach
    • Teens >
      • Teen Programs
      • Teen Volunteers >
        • Made by Teens >
          • Teen Book Reviews
    • Adults >
      • Programs
      • Friends of the Library
      • Volunteers
  • Recursos de Español
  • About Us
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Board Meetings
    • Annual Report
    • Community Links
    • Employment Opportunities
    • History
    • Our 150th Anniversary: 1874-2024
    • Our Logo
    • Support Us
    • Contact Us
  • Passport Services