Support Our Outreach
We don’t charge for our events, and we’re not a nonprofit organization. Everything we do is supported entirely by personal investment and voluntary contributions from people who believe in what we do.
Why Support Matters
Public outreach takes more than just telescopes. Your support helps us maintain equipment, travel to events, and create welcoming experiences for people of all ages.
How Donations Are Used
- Telescope maintenance and repairs
- Mirror recoating for large telescopes (often several thousand dollars)
- Replacement tarps, canopies, and telescope covers
- Solar panels and battery systems for remote events
- Transportation and fuel costs
- New equipment purchases
- Educational materials and handouts
Donations are never used to pay salaries or compensate members. All funds go directly toward outreach and equipment.
Whether through donations, sharing our events, or simply showing up and looking through a telescope, your support helps us keep the night sky accessible to everyone.
Ways to Contribute
- PayPal: paypal.me/TelescopeGuys
- Venmo: @James-Hutchinson-140
Patreon
For those who prefer ongoing, predictable support, we’ve set up a Patreon as an optional way to contribute monthly.
Patreon support helps us plan equipment maintenance, travel, and long-term outreach efforts without putting anything behind a paywall.
Patreon: patreon.com/TheTelescopeGuys
All outreach remains free and open — Patreon simply helps cover the real costs of sharing the night sky.