Equipment rental is available to East Valley Astronomy (EVAC) club members. The Following equipment is available for rent:
Telescope Package SCT01: Celestron C-8 with Nexstar GoToMount
Telescope Package DB01: Celestron 10" Dobsonian Telescope
Visual Filters Package VFR01: 12 Filters for viewing Deep Sky Objects
Imaging Kit IMG01: Planetary/Moon Imaging Kit
EVAC Paypal Account: sales@eastvalleyastronomy.org
Rent rate is $25 per week. Restrictions and requirements are provided below. Contact EVAC Property Manager (properties@evaconline.org) for additional information.
Must be EVAC member in good standing (dues are current).
Rent is on a weekly basis and not to exceed four consecutive weeks.
Equipment Pick-up and Drop-Off location and times will need to be coordinated with the EVAC property manager (properties@evaconline.org)
Rental Agreement (Word) - Contract used for renting this equipment.
Rental fee is due upon pick up of equipment
$500 security (Check) required upon pickup. Check will be returned upon return of equipment and payment of any outstanding balance
Ref ID |
Item |
Description & Resources |
Replacement Cost |
SCT01-01 |
Telescope Carry Case |
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$200 |
SCT01-02 |
Celestron C-8 Optical Tube Assembly |
|
$450 |
SCT01-03 |
Celestron Nexstar Mount |
$250 | |
SCT01-04 |
Celestron Tripod for Nexstar |
|
$75 |
SCT01-05 |
Telrad Finder Scope |
|
$35 |
SCT01-06 |
Celestron 1.25" Star Diagonal (94115-A) |
|
$25 |
SCT01-07 |
Celestron 1.25" Visual Back |
|
$20 |
SCT01-08 |
Celestron 1.25" 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece |
|
$75 |
SCT01-09 |
Celestron 1.25" 40mm Plossl eyepiece |
|
$35 |
SCT01-10 |
Bubble Level |
|
$5 |
SCT01-11 |
TalentCell: Battery Pack |
$45 | |
SCT01-12 |
TalentCell: Power Supply |
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$15 |
SCT01-13 |
TalentCell Power Supply: Cable |
|
$10 |
SCT01-14 |
Accessory Tray/Leg Brace |
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$20 |
SCT01-15 |
Leg Brace Locking Knob |
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$10 |
SCT01-16 |
Hand Controller Bracket |
|
$25 |
SCT01-17 |
Optical Tube Assembly Cap |
|
$50 |
Rent rate is $25 per week. Restrictions and requirements are provided below. Contact EVAC Property Manager (properties@evaconline.org) for additional information.
Must be EVAC member in good standing (dues are current).
Rent is on a weekly basis and not to exceed four consecutive weeks.
Equipment Pick-up and Drop-Off location and times will need to be coordinated with the EVAC property manager (properties@evaconline.org)
Rental Agreement (Word) - Contract used for renting this equipment.
Rental fee is due upon pick up of equipment
$500 security (Check) required upon pickup. Check will be returned upon return of equipment and payment of any outstanding balance
- Instructional Video on Setting up, using and packing up the Dobsonian Telescope (19 minutes) - MP4 video
Ref ID |
Item |
Description & Resources |
Replacement Cost |
DB01-01 |
Celestron Dobsonian C10-N Optical Tube Assembly |
$900 | |
DB01-02 |
Optical Tube Assembly Cap |
|
$30 |
DB01-03 |
Dobsonian Base and Cradle (Plywood) |
|
$200 |
DB01-04 |
Optical Tube Assembly Carry Bag |
|
$25 |
DB01-05 |
Accessories Carry Case |
|
$20 |
DB01-06 |
Celestron 1.25" 8-24mm Zoom eyepiece |
|
$110 |
DB01-07 |
Celestron 1.25" 40mm Plossl eyepiece |
|
$70 |
DB01-08 |
Telrad Finder Scope |
|
$35 |
DB01-09 |
Blower Bulb |
|
$5 |
DB01-10 |
Lens Brush |
|
$5 |
DB01-11a-f |
Base Frame Bolts (6) |
|
$4/each |
DB01-12a,b |
Saddle Set Bolts (2) |
|
$5/each |
DB01-13 |
OTA eyepiece plug |
|
$5 |
N/A |
Telrad Batteries (2 AA) |
|
$3 |
Rent rate is $25 per week. Restrictions and requirements are provided below. Contact EVAC Property Manager (properties@evaconline.org) for additional information.
Must be EVAC member in good standing (dues are current).
Rent is on a weekly basis and not to exceed four consecutive weeks.
Equipment Pick-up and Drop-Off location and times will need to be coordinated with the EVAC property manager (properties@evaconline.org)
Rental Agreement (PDF) - Contract used for renting this equipment.
Rental fee is due upon pick up of equipment
$300 security (Check) required upon pickup. Check will be returned upon return of equipment and payment of any outstanding balance
WiFi ID:S50xxxx Password: 12345678
Images were captured in Chandler Metro area. Select thumbnail to see full image
Object: Sun |
Object: Sun (4x) |
Object:Moon |
Object: Moon (4x) |
Object: M-81 (Galaxy) Integration Time: 3 minutes |
Object: M-42 (Orion Nebula) Integration Time: 16 minutes |
Object: M-1 (Crab Nebula) Integration Time: 17 minutes |
Object: M-50 (Open Cluster) Integration Time: 15 minutes |
Object: M-79 (Globular Cluster) Integration Time: 20 minutes |
Object: NGC-2244 (Rosett Nebula) Integration Time: 21 minutes |
Ref ID |
Item |
Description & Resources |
Replacement Cost |
S50-01 |
Seestar Case |
Case used to house the Seestar and associated wequipment |
$50 |
S50-02 |
Seestar S50 unit |
Seestar s50 Smart Telescope |
$500 |
S50-03 |
Tripod |
|
$50 |
S50-04 |
Seestar Solar Finder |
Starizona SeeStar Solar Finder |
$20 |
S50-05 |
USB Power Adapter |
|
$15 |
S50-06 |
Solar Filter Case |
|
$10 |
S50-07 |
Quick Guide |
|
$5 |
S50-08 |
Safety Guidelines |
|
$5 |
S50-09 |
128GB Thumb Drive |
|
$25 |
S50-10 |
Solar Filter |
|
$20 |
S50-11 |
2" Filter Adapter |
|
$10 |
S50-12 |
USB-C Power Cable |
|
$10 |
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Seestar s50 Manual (PDF)
Seestar s50 Quick Guide (PDF)
Seestar s50 Safety Guidelines (PDF)
Rent rate is $25 for a week. Restrictions and requirements are provided below. Contact EVAC Property Manager (properties@evaconline.org) for additional information.
Find out more information on various visual filters for Deep-Sky viewing here (PDF)
Special Thanks to the following companies for contributing filters:
Thousand Oaks Optical (Based in Arizona) - for Thousand Oaks filters
Astronomik: www.astro-shop.com for Astronomik filters
DMG for discounting the NPB filter
Must be EVAC member in good standing (dues are current).
Rent is for one 24 hour period or a weekly basis and not to exceed four consecutive weeks.
Equipment Pick-up and Drop-Off location and times will need to be coordinated with the EVAC property manager (properties@evaconline.org)
Rental Agreement (Word) - Contract used for renting this equipment.
Rental fee is due upon pick up of equipment
$400 security (Check) required upon pickup. Check will be returned upon return of equipment and payment of any outstanding balance
Ref ID |
Item |
Description & Resources |
Replacement Cost |
FR-06 |
Green Tool box |
Contains all Filter rental equipment |
$20 |
FR-02 |
1.25" Multiple 9-Filter Wheel |
Can be used for comparing filters |
$105 |
FR-04 |
Lens Brush |
Use to clean filters if needed |
$10 |
FR-05 |
Blow Bulb |
Used to clean filters if needed |
$10 |
FR-01 |
Large Filter Case |
Used to store small filter cases |
$10 |
FR-03 |
Small Filter Cases with Wrench |
Allen wrench used to open Filter Wheel |
$10 |
B-01 |
Baader Skyglow filter |
Broadband: Baader Moon & Skyglow filter in case |
$95 |
B-02 |
Astronomik CLS filter |
Broadband:Astronomik CLS-CCD filter in case |
$100 |
B-03 |
Orion Skyglow filter |
Broadband:Orion Skyglow filter in case |
$45 |
B-04 |
Lumicon Deep-Sky filter |
Broadband:Lumicon Deep-Sky filter in case |
$140 |
N-01 |
1000 Oaks Narrowband filter |
Narrowband: Thousand Oaks Optical LP-2 Narrowband filter in case |
$90 |
N-02 |
Astronomik UHC filter |
Narrowband:Astronomik UHC filter in case |
$100 |
N-03 |
DGM NPB filter |
Narrowband:DGM NPB Nebula filter in case |
$75 |
N-04 |
Orion UltraBlock filter |
Narrowband:Orion UltraBlock filter in case |
$75 |
S-01 |
1000 Oaks O-III filter |
Singleband: Thousand Oaks Optical LP3 Oxygen filter in case |
$90 |
S-02 |
1000 Oaks H-Beta filter |
Singleband:Thousand Oaks Optical LP4 Hydrogen Beta filter in case |
$90 |
S-03 |
Astronomik O-III filter |
Singleband:Astronomik Oxygen filter in case |
$80 |
S-04 |
Astronomik H-Beta filter |
Singleband:Astronomik Hydrogen Beta filter in case |
$90 |
This imaging kit contains all the hardware (except for the telescope) and software you need to experiment with astrophotography. The kit is ideal for photographing the planets and the moon and might be able to be used on a few bright deep sky objects. The primary components of the kit include a camera (QHY 5-11c), a Laptop computer, Flip Mirror, 12mm illuminated reticle and associated cables. The laptop computer contains all the software needed to capture and process the images/video captured to produce a final image.
Rent rate is $25 per week. Restrictions and requirements are provided below. Contact EVAC Property Manager (properties@evaconline.org) for additional information.
Must be EVAC member in good standing (dues are current).
Rent is on a weekly basis and not to exceed four consecutive weeks.
Equipment Pick-up and Drop-Off location and times will need to be coordinated with the EVAC property manager (properties@evaconline.org)
Retal Agremment (PDF)
Rental fee is due upon pick up of equipment
$300 security (Check) required upon pickup. Check will be returned upon return of equipment and payment of any outstanding balance
EVAC Imaging Kit Instructions (PDF) - You should review this document to understand more on what is involved in planetary imaging.
Ref ID |
Item |
Description & Resources |
Replacement Cost |
IMG01-01 |
Carry Case |
All imaging kit equipment fit into this case |
$45 |
IMG01-02 |
Laptop |
DELL Inspiron 7348 |
$250 |
IMG01-03 |
Keyboard |
RedDragon Kumara Model K552 RGB |
$35 |
IMG01-04 |
Camera Tin |
Contains Imaging camera and 12mm eyepiece |
$5 |
IMG01-05 |
QHY5L-II-C Camera |
QHYCCD Color Imaging Camera Specifications: Color Camera |Pixel size = 3.75um 1280 x 960 pixels | 1.2 Megapixels USB2.0 interface | Data Bit Depth = 12 bit Optical format = 1/3” |
$150 |
IMG01-06 |
12mm Eyepiece |
Baader Illuminated Reticle with LED |
$85 |
IMG01-07 |
10' USB 2 Cable |
|
$15 |
IMG01-08 |
Flip Mirror |
Orion Imaging Flip Mirror |
$45 |
IMG01-09 |
Wireless Mouse |
Leadsail 2.4Ghz Wireless mouse and dongle |
$15 |
IMG01-10 |
Laptop Power Supply |
|
$25 |
IMG01-11 |
Labptop Power Supply Cable |
|
$10 |
IMG01-12 |
1.8x Barlow Lens |
|
$25 |
IMG01-13 |
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Resource |
Type |
Description |
Astronomy Tools: Field of View |
Website |
Visual representation of what the target will look like for your system. Choose the Imaging Mode tab, Select the Object, your telescope, the camera (QHY - 5L-II-M/C) and finally select the "Add to View" button to preview the image. |
Sharpcap to capture planets (6 min) |
YouTube Video |
AstroLaVista: Overview of sharpcap for capturing the planets. |
Moon (26 min) |
YouTube Video |
Small Optics: Start to finish tutorial Utilizing an Equatorial mount with reflector telescope and astronomy camera, showing capturing the video in field, and processing the captured video to obtain a final image. |
Venus (13 min) |
YouTube Video |
Late Night Astronomy: Utilizing DSLR Camera and Alt/Az mount with 8” Dobsonian to image Venus then process the video to obtain a final image. |
Saturn (18 min) |
YouTube Video
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Late Night Astronomy: Utilizing DSLR Camera and Alt/Az mount with 8” Dobsonian to image Saturn then process the video to obtain a final image. |
Deep Sky with SharpCap Live Stacking (20 Min) |
YouTube Video |
How to utilize “Live Stacking” in SharpCap for deep sky objects |