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Telescope Clinic—Learn How to Use Your Telescope!

March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Attendance is FREE but registration is required. See form below. 

In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the social room at the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro, Pa.

The clinic is designed to help sky watchers maximize their use of a telescope. Participation is free, but registration is required to reserve a consultation time.

“We can learn so much using telescopes, but they are not much fun if you don’t know how to use them,” said astronomy club member Andy Smetzer. “If you have a telescope and you’re not sure what to do next, bring it to the 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, they should bring it in,” Smetzer said, “and also bring user manuals and any accessories like lenses, spare parts, etc., that came with the telescope.”

To arrange the time for your appointment, email Buttonwood at [email protected], or call 717-762-0373.

This program is underwritten in part by Marge Kiersz, Lucinda D. Potter, CPA, and SEK CPAs & Advisors.

Additional support by our Today’s Horizon contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; Alma W. Oyer; APX Enclosures; Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson; and the family of the late Carolyn Terry Eddy, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin.

Fill in the registration form here!

Details

Date:
March 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Buttonwood Nature Center–Home of The Institute
Phone
(717) 762-0373

Venue

Church of the Apostles
336 Barnett Avenue
Waynesboro, PA 17268 United States
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