SJAA is proud to announce an upgrade to their innovative Quick STARt (QS) program. The QS program is for new members with little to no experience in the hobby. It is designed to provide some basic instruction about the night sky and how to use one of the loaner scopes.
For more information about the program and to check to see if you are on the invite list, please go to: http://stage.sjaa.net/advanced-loaner-telescope-program/ and then click on the Quick STARt (QS) tab.
Below is a nice picture of the items now provided in this program. (click on picture to enlarge it)
Scope and chair
The recently approved upgrade consists of the following new equipment:
- An Observers Chair. An adjustable height chair that folds down flat for easy transport.
- A new large accessory case with pluck foam. (replaces smaller case)
- A new 32mm Orion Plossl eyepiece.
- A new 8mm AstroTech Paradigm eyepiece. (replaces Orion 10mm eyepiece)
- A new Moon filter.
- A new 9 LED red flashlight. (replaces Orion mini led flashlight)
- A Bright Star Atlas.
Existing items still in the package are:
- an Orion XT6 or XT8 scope
- a 25mm Orion Plossl eyepiece.
- a 2X Barlow lens.
- a Discover the Stars book (introduction to the hobby)
- a Planisphere
- a Moon Map
Here is a closer look at the accessory case: (click on picture to enlarge it)
Accessories and star guide
The Quick STARt sessions are made available to all newly approved SJAA members. These sessions are by invite only. To request an invite please email SJAAmentor@gmail.com
Clear skies,
Dave Ittne
