WAYNESBORO – 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 Ave.
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.
“Telescopes are great, but not much fun if you don’t know how to use them,” said astronomy club member Dan Kaminsky. “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 a telescope, old or new, they should bring it in,” Kaminsky said, “and also bring user manuals and any accessories like lenses, spare parts, etc., that came with the telescope.”
The telescope clinic is free, but registration is required for an appointment. Register on Buttonwood’s website: www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
This program is underwritten in part by Marge Kiersz, Lucinda D. Potter, CPA, and SEK CPAs & Advisors, with additional support from Buttonwood’s Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; APX Enclosures; Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson; and the family of the late Carolyn Terry Eddy, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin
