CLIENT OBSERVATORY OPTIONS
At SRO we are aware that our clients are diverse, including space industry professionals involved in satellite tracking and
and communications, astrophysicists from universities and institutes, variable star observers and advanced astrophotographers. We offer private, shared and custom observatories with 1" steel base plates on top of the steel reinforced concrete piers which extend over 6 feet underground. In addition, for those with smaller telescopes operating at a wide FOV, we offer the option of remote imaging at a lower cost within our shared observatories, by placing telescopes on a tripod or pier bolted directly to our solid observatory subfloor. This option works well for those with smaller refractors, such as a Takahashi FSQ, with a wide FOV which will tolerate a less stable base.
At SRO we are aware that our clients are diverse, including space industry professionals involved in satellite tracking and
and communications, astrophysicists from universities and institutes, variable star observers and advanced astrophotographers. We offer private, shared and custom observatories with 1" steel base plates on top of the steel reinforced concrete piers which extend over 6 feet underground. In addition, for those with smaller telescopes operating at a wide FOV, we offer the option of remote imaging at a lower cost within our shared observatories, by placing telescopes on a tripod or pier bolted directly to our solid observatory subfloor. This option works well for those with smaller refractors, such as a Takahashi FSQ, with a wide FOV which will tolerate a less stable base.
Private Observatory
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Shared Observatory
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Low Cost Tripod/Pier on Floor Placement
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Private Observatory
Private observatories can accommodate telescopes up to a 20” on an equatorial mount or 28” on an Alt-Az mount. You have privacy and roof control, and can place one or any number of smaller telescopes in these buildings without incuring additional cost.
Shared Observatory
Shared observatories can generally accommodate telescopes up to 32” on an equatorial mount. There is no need to worry about weather safety and roof operation – we do that for you. Most of our piers have a 5 foot radius for your use.
Low-Cost Pierless Observatory
This lower cost option is ideal for those with a short focal length refractor, such as the Takahashi 106 FSQ or Televue NP101, on low profile mounts. These can be selectively placed between other telescopes which are on solid base plates, in a shared observatory using their tripods or with piers bolted onto our wooden subfloor and operated remotely. For these smaller telescopes with fast focal ratios and wide FOV, a solid isolated base is not a necessity. This is a more cost effective setup which allows those with smaller telescopes working at a wide FOV to take advantage of our fiber optic internet speeds, excellent seeing, darkness, and on-site support.
Custom Observatory
Custom observatories can be used for standard telescopes, larger meter-class telescopes or those with unique requirements. Private roll-off roof observatories or domes can be placed within 3-4 months. This gives the user control over most aspects of their observatory. Your determine eactly what you wish to build, and we put you in touch with the contractor, draftmen and others who will build your observatory. The initial cost can be significant for the client, but the rent is discounted and we take care of all future maintenance. This is ideal for those who plan to stay 10 or more years.
Price Quotes
In order to obtain a pricing quote and additional information, please email and include:
1) The telescope aperture and brand (e.g., 20" Planewave CDK)
2) Your specific mount model (e.g., Planewave L500 or Paramount MEII).
3) Which option you are interested in.
4) Lastly, please let us know how you heard about us.
Email this information to [email protected]. We will promptly respond with a quote and additional information about the services available at SRO.
Private observatories can accommodate telescopes up to a 20” on an equatorial mount or 28” on an Alt-Az mount. You have privacy and roof control, and can place one or any number of smaller telescopes in these buildings without incuring additional cost.
Shared Observatory
Shared observatories can generally accommodate telescopes up to 32” on an equatorial mount. There is no need to worry about weather safety and roof operation – we do that for you. Most of our piers have a 5 foot radius for your use.
Low-Cost Pierless Observatory
This lower cost option is ideal for those with a short focal length refractor, such as the Takahashi 106 FSQ or Televue NP101, on low profile mounts. These can be selectively placed between other telescopes which are on solid base plates, in a shared observatory using their tripods or with piers bolted onto our wooden subfloor and operated remotely. For these smaller telescopes with fast focal ratios and wide FOV, a solid isolated base is not a necessity. This is a more cost effective setup which allows those with smaller telescopes working at a wide FOV to take advantage of our fiber optic internet speeds, excellent seeing, darkness, and on-site support.
Custom Observatory
Custom observatories can be used for standard telescopes, larger meter-class telescopes or those with unique requirements. Private roll-off roof observatories or domes can be placed within 3-4 months. This gives the user control over most aspects of their observatory. Your determine eactly what you wish to build, and we put you in touch with the contractor, draftmen and others who will build your observatory. The initial cost can be significant for the client, but the rent is discounted and we take care of all future maintenance. This is ideal for those who plan to stay 10 or more years.
Price Quotes
In order to obtain a pricing quote and additional information, please email and include:
1) The telescope aperture and brand (e.g., 20" Planewave CDK)
2) Your specific mount model (e.g., Planewave L500 or Paramount MEII).
3) Which option you are interested in.
4) Lastly, please let us know how you heard about us.
Email this information to [email protected]. We will promptly respond with a quote and additional information about the services available at SRO.
