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Rent-a-scope

 Time that will truly be remembered

We offer access to extremely high-quality research-grade equipment for your use over the internet. Observers at Rent-a-scope take advantage of the 5 systems configured in 4 different combinations that present a variety of fields of view. From an amazing 123 X 83 arc minutes to a field as narrow as 13 X 8 arc minutes. These incredibly precise systems provide accurate and predictable results as reflected by the outstanding work of those observers engaged in active research.

Professional and amateur astronomers use Rent-a-scope to do research, view and capture images of nebulae, galaxies, and various other astronomical objects of interest. 

Telescope users purchase blocks of time in flexible increments so they can work when it's convenient without having to book time in advance.

Here is what some of our users say about Rent-a-scope .

IM51_LRGB_450x30004“Finally, I would just like to say to any "potential customers" that at Rent-a-Scope your issues or fears will be quickly overcome. From the first-rate equipment to the ease of operation to "the man (Arnie) behind the scenes" making sure your experience is the best that it can possibly be... Rent-a-Scope helps make dreams come true!!!” --- Jack

“When I first logged on to use the scope I was immediately impressed with how straightforward the controls were set up.” - Matt

“Thanks for the awesome maiden voyage through the heavens last night.  Being able to remotely operate your Mewlon 300 from the comfort of my home in Oregon was a real thrill, not to mention a time saver.” - Perry 

 ”I look forward to many years as a “Rent-a-scope” customer and to many enjoyable hours of affordable and convenient imaging through “Rent-a-scope”. But more than this, I look forward to the images that “Rent-a-scope” makes it possible for me to take.” - Ed

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All images on this site are Rent-a-scope images. The raw images were all captured from our observatory over the Internet. Final images may require additional software for processing.


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