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Do you have equipment in good condition that you no longer use?

Support the global programs of Astronomers Without Borders by donating your surplus equipment!

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A public star party in Bhaktapur, Nepal organized by the Nepal Astronomical Society and AWB/TWAN.

There are two ways your donation can help:

AWB Auctions
Telescopes, mounts and other equipment in good condition are auctioned to support AWB projects and operations around the world.

Sharing Telescopes and Resources (STAR)
Small items that can be economically shipped are sent directly to clubs and schools in developing countries where equipment is hard to obtain.

"It's great to get nice gear and help a great cause at the same time!" , says Tom O'Key of Southern California Desert Video Astronomers in Joshua Tree, California, USA who bought a donated 70mm Televue Pronto.

Join the worldwide astronomy community of Astronomers Without Borders and support Global Astronomy Month and other programs that reach millions of people in over 100 countries.


Global Astronomy Month SunDay in Iraq with donated H-alpha telescope	Romanian H-alpha observer	Global Astronomy Month 2011 (GAM 2011) in China

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Do you have equipment in good condition that you no longer use?