Renfrew Institute, in partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, is hosting a “Telescope Clinic” on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the visitors’ center at Renfrew Park. [Snow date: Feb. 25.]
The clinic is designed to help those interested learn how to maximize their use o fa telescope. Participation is free, but registration is required to reserve time for each consultation.
“A telescope isn’t much fun if you don’t know how to use it,” says astronomy club member, Andy Smetzer. “If you have a telescope and you’re not sure what to do next, bring it to the telescope clinic for some guidance.”
Club members will teach telescope owners how to view the stars with their own telescopes, including hands-on help with alignment, various eyepieces, focus and mechanical adjustments.
“If anyone has an old—or new—telescope under the bed or in a closet because they don’t know how to use it, they should dig it out and bring it in,” Smetzer says. “Participants should also bring user manuals and any accessories like lenses, spare parts, etc., that came with the telescope.”
The astronomy club will also offer “giveaways” like posters and other star-related items.
Pre-register for the clinic by calling Renfrew Institute at (717) 762-0373 or send an e-mail to renfrewinst@innernet.net. Parking is available behind the visitors center.
The workshop is sponsored by the adult education committee of Renfrew Institute, with underwriting support by Marge Kiersz, by Center Square Real Estate Settlement Services, Inc., and by Renfrew Institute’s Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: APX Enclosures, Inc., The Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Carolyn, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin, PenMar Development Corporation, and the Nora Roberts Foundation. Facility support is provided courtesy of Renfrew Museum and Park.
