Golden State Star Party  June 29 - July 2, 2019  Adin, CA    Four nights under California's darkest skies.    click here for more details          Hosted Sky Tours  Now available in Northern California for corporate events and private parties.  Locations include residences, parks, hotels, wineries, and many others.   Add a unique dimension to your next gathering!  Planning a vacation or attending a star party?     >Rent an airline-checkable telescope package or have the equipment shipped directly to your U.S. destination!          Why rent a telescope? Domestic and International Travel Renting is a cost-effective alternative for equipment that will see only occasional use.  We have the latest in moderate-aperture, lightweight, and compact telescopes and we take care of the packing, so you don't have to!  All equipment comes in airline-checkable cases and many scopes can be shipped to your destination. Special scopes for special occasions Our telescopes can be used for sporting events, city views from rooftops and observation decks, and props for movie productions and documentaries.  We also have large-aperture Dobsonians for star parties and dark-sky observing sessions, as well as solar observing equipment. "Try-before-you-buy" With a wide range of telescope types and apertures available, you may perform a detailed, hands-on evaluation with no strings attached.   Reflector, Refractor, and Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Solar observing equipment Equatorial, Alt-azimuth, and Travel-ready Mounts Eyepieces, Filters and Accessories Short-term and Long-term Telescope Rental Rates Available Astronomy, birding, and nature applications  Experience level:  Beginner to Serious Amateur   This site is owned by Kevin Schuerman [Previous] [Skip Prev] [Skip -5] [Next] [Skip Next] [Skip +5] [Random] [List] [Join]