Telescope rental

At Telescoop.co.uk you can easily purchase a telescope rental. Whether you want to watch an evening with your family, organize a project or plan an entire corporate event: we deliver the telescope ready for use to your home, by mail or on location. Would you like to use our courier service? This is also possible! Thus, you will immediately discover how special stargazing is, without major investment.

How do you receive the rented telescope?

We make renting as easy as possible and offer multiple options for delivery and returns:

• Delivery and collection by courier
  Our courier service delivers the telescope to your home or a location of your choice. At the end of the rental period, we will pick it up again. This is ideal for those who want complete peace of mind and want to be sure that the telescope is carefully transported.
• Shipping by mail with free return label
  Would you prefer to receive the telescope via parcel service? You can. You will receive the telescope securely packaged and you can return it afterwards free of charge with a provided return label. That way you don't have to arrange anything yourself.
• Self collection and return
  For customers who live nearby or are comfortable picking up the telescope themselves, this is of course also possible. You can pick it up in person and return it after the rental period.

Whichever option you choose, we make sure you receive a well-maintained, ready-to-use telescope that has been fully inspected before and after each rental period.

How does renting a telescope from Telescoop.co.uk work?

Fill the application form enter below and receive within 1 hour a no-obligation quote. We will look with you to see which telescope best suits your needs. Want to keep it after the rental period? Receive an attractive discount!

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These are our available telescopes: *

• Bresser Dobson 130/650
• Hestia
• Omegon N 114-900 EQ-1
• Omegon AC 102/660 AZ-3
• Bresser Nano 114/500 AZ
• Omegon 60/700 AZ-1

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Company party or company outing? Send an email to b2b@telescoop.nl or fill out the form.

Rates (for consumers, ex VAT)

Notice: these costs do not include shipping/transportation costs. You can choose between our courier service, pick up (no extra charge) or via PostNL.

Why rent a telescope?

Renting a telescope is the way to get acquainted with stargazing in an approachable and flexible way. Instead of immediately spending hundreds of euros, you can first experience what it is like to observe the Moon, planets and nebulae by yourself. This way you discover at your own pace what appeals to you - without obligations.

For many people, astronomy is a new world. The first time you see with your own eyes the craters on the Moon, or the rings of Saturn, is an experience you'll never forget. Renting gives you access to high-quality equipment without making an immediate investment. Ideal if you want to try out whether stargazing is for you.

Who is a telescope rental suitable for?

Telescope rentals are suitable for young and old, beginners and advanced, families and solo viewers. Consider:

• Families who want to do something special together during vacations or weekends.
• Astronomy enthusiasts who want to try out a telescope before buying their own.
• Recreation operators who want to offer their guests a unique star experience.
• Adventurous photographers looking to capture starry skies in a natural area.
• People who travel and would like to take a telescope with them.

Even if you have never used a telescope before, you can get started right away. Thanks to the clear manuals and our remote guidance, within 15 minutes you will have the telescope set up and be able to view your first objects in the sky.

What can you expect when renting a telescope?

Every telescope you rent from Telescoop.com comes with all the accessories you need to get started right away. Think eyepieces, a sturdy tripod or mount, manuals and a handy transport bag. In addition, we offer:

• Remote guidance: one of our specialists can help you by phone or video to set up and aim the telescope.
• Access to the knowledge base: here you will find up-to-date information on visible objects, moon phases and tips on how to observe better.
• Good support: in case of questions during your rental period, you can always reach us for advice.

How does telescope rental work?

1. Choose the model that suits you and fill out the application form.
2. Within a few hours you will receive a no-obligation quote.
3. After agreement, we will deliver the telescope via our courier service or by mail. You can also pick it up yourself!
4. After the rental period, our courier will pick up the telescope again, or you will receive a free return label.
5. Would you like to keep the model? Then you get an attractive discount on the purchase price and the rent is partially settled.

For companies

Telescope rental is interesting not only for individuals, but also for organizations:

• Companies with seasonal activities: Want to expand your offerings during, say, summer evenings or special events? With a rental construction you run no risk and can respond flexibly to demand.
• Recreation and tourism: surprise guests at your campground, vacation park or hotel with a stargazing evening. Our courier service can deliver several telescopes at once so that a group can observe together.
• Events and team building: Organize an evening for employees or customers. We provide delivery, pick-up and, if desired, an attendant to explain.

Where is the best place to observe?

Although you can already see beautiful things from a balcony or garden, a telescope really comes into its own under a dark sky. The Netherlands has several dark areas and star parks where you can look without much light pollution. Think of the Veluwe, Lauwersmeer or the Wadden Islands. Campgrounds and country estates also often offer surprisingly good conditions.

Through our star chart and monthly tips, we'll let you know what objects are currently visible so you can plan accordingly.

No obligation to buy - but a benefit

Renting a telescope commits you to nothing. Have you become enthusiastic and want to keep the rented model? Then we offer an attractive discount on the purchase price, partially offsetting the rental paid. This way you run no risk and you can be sure that your investment feels right.

Get started today

Wondering what you can see with a telescope? Fill out the form and choose your rental period. We'll take care of the rest, whether by courier, by mail with free return label, or by picking up the telescope yourself.

You don't have to be an expert, just curious.