Libraries, Science & Health

“Library Telescope” Program Takes Off – Sky & Telescope

In August 2016, members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society and 11 neighboring clubs spent all day modifying 48 StarBlast telescopes for placement in the region's libraries. Donald Ficken
In August 2016, members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society and 11 neighboring clubs spent all day modifying 48 StarBlast telescopes for placement in the region’s libraries. Donald Ficken

From humble beginnings in 2008, a simple idea — equipping libraries with loaner telescopes — has caught on across the United States.

Source: “Library Telescope” Program Takes Off – Sky & Telescope