Thanks to generous donations, we now offer you the chance to check out an easy-to-use tabletop telescope. Get up close and personal with the objects in the night sky with an Orion StarBlast telescope.

We are currently taking names/numbers for a wait list. If you'd like to place a hold, please call the Youth Department at 248-887-2218 (option 4).

What's in the Sky?  from Orion Telescopes

This Week's Sky at a Glance from S&T

Astronomy Pesentation by Larry Halstead, from our Star Party (pdf)

Lending policy: 

1. The telescope is available only to Highland residents 18 years or older with their own Highland Library card that is up to date and in good standing (no fines).
2. Patron must present a valid driver’s license. A copy will be made for library records.
3. Patron must sign a Telescope Lending Policy and User Agreement each time they checkout the telescope.
4. The telescope circulates for up to 7 days with no renewals. Overdue fines for the telescope are $5 a day.
5. If the telescope is not returned within 20 days patron will be charged the full cost of the telescope ($220) and case, ($140).
6. The telescope must be returned inside the Highland Township Public Library to a staff member at the checkout desk.
7. If the telescope is damaged, a fee will be determined by the library based on condition and cost of repair or replacement.
8. Any situation not covered by this policy will be reviewed and acted upon by the Library Board
9. The telescope should be kept inside the case during transport and, when not in use, it should be stored indoors.
10. Do not wipe or clean the lens as the protective coating may be damaged.
11. Never look directly at the sun with the telescope; permanent eye damage may occur.

Apps to try:

Sky & Telescope Skyweek (free):  AppStore | Google Play

Star Walk: AppStore | Google Play  or Star Walk 2: App Store | Google Play

Thanks so much to the Friends of the Library, Larry Halstead, and Magnetic Products, Inc. for their support!