ASTRO-RES optical Observatory station with dome

Thanks to our long experience with optical telescopes we support astronomy research institutes all around the world. By integrating our most advanced instruments like EAGLE remote control and power unit, ESATTO robotic focuser, ARCO robotic rotator, ECCO environmental controller, GIOTTO smart flat field generator with ALTO telescope cover motor and more we're able to create the turn-key and affordable complete astronomical observatory you're searching for research or astrophotography. Our team is able to design a personalized solution based on your specifications and support you in the shipment, construction and on-site training of your instrument.  

ASTRO-RES optical Observatory Station with dome - main features:

- Complete optical telescope with dome for astronomy research or astrophotography
- Provided with 3 meter diameter dome
- Choose the OTA you prefer up to 0.4 meter diameter: Ritchey-Chretiens, Dall-Kirkhams, Newtons, refractors, Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrains, etc.
- Choose the mount you prefer: equatorial, Alt-Az, based on the weight of the supported OTA and accessories
- Choose the camera and filter wheel you prefer: cooled, CCD, CMOS, etc.
- Remotely controlled and powered with EAGLE control unit
- It comes with ESATTO robotic focuser
- Provided with ARCO robotic rotator
- ECCO environmental controller
- GIOTTO smart flat field generator and ALTO telescope cover motor
- Every telescope can be personalized based on application
- Worldwide shipping Service
- Installation and Training Service

Example of ASTRO-RES Observatory Station with Officina Stellare RiDK400 telescope on equatorial mount, with EAGLE control and power unit, ESATTO robotic focuser, GIOTTO flat field generator and ALTO telescope cover motor.

Example of ASTRO-RES Observatory Station with ScopeDome 3M v3 dome fully automated for remote control.

ASTRO-RES optical Observatory Station - ScopeDome 3M v3 dome:

The ScopeDome 3M v3 is the newest version of the time-proven ScopeDome 3M observatory dome. With its highly competitive pricing it is definitely the best selling 3M observatory dome worldwide. You can order the dome starting from the manual version up to fully automated versions that leave nothing to wish for. The ScopeDome 3M observation dome is running so smoothly that it can be rotated using a single finger. The shutter can also be operated by hand.  

ScopeDome 3M v3 dome: provided accessories

	ScopeDome rotation dome motor for 3M ScopeDome rotation dome motor for 3M allows remote rotation of the of the 3M dome. For operation, it requires the Arduino Card.
	ScopeDome shutter motor for 3M ScopeDome shutter motor for 3M allows remote control of the opening or closing of the 3M dome shutter. For operation, it requires the Arduino Card.
	ScopeDome Arduino Card PlugAndPlay  This module is designed to control the astronomical observatory and it uses an open source communication protocol. You can control the ScopeDome Arduino Card via Ethernet or USB and it's powered by an external power supply. ScopeDome Arduino Card offers also emergency closing of the dome in case of power failure, rain, clouds, and low UPS battery voltage. ScopeDome Arduino Driver comes with an ASCOM driver compatible with ASCOM platform 6.4 to let you control ScopeDome also with the most popular astrophotography softwares.
	ScopeDome Cloud and Rain sensor The ScopeDome Cloud Sensor is a cloud and rain sensor based on sky temperature measurement, dedicated to work with the ScopeDome Arduino card. It allows for the automatic closing of the dome in case of rain or cloud cover. The built-in sensor heating system prevents false alarms caused by dew.
	ScopeDome door option for 3M ScopeDome optional door for 3M.

All ScopeDome are "first-time" assembled and tested in ScopeDome factory and then dismantled and carefully prepared for worldwide shipment.

ScopeDome 3M v3 observatory: dimensions

Diameter of the dome: 3000 mm
Shutter width: 1000 mm
Dome height: 2400 mm
Diameter of the base: 2760 mm
Dimensions of the shipment pallet (LxWxH): 2.8x2.2x2.35m - weight ~ 350 kg

Need help in observatory design and construction?

Thanks to our deep understanding of all the technical specifications and the functions needed for a complete observatory to be really operational, we offer a special service for people (both amateurs and institutions) that want a complete observatory for their hobby, didactic use or work. Thanks to the fact that PrimaLuceLab not only sell all the parts needed for a complete observatory but also design and develops new solutions, our technical team can design and personalize all the instruments (telescope, pier, observatory and control computer) needed to give you a complete system matching your requests. If you're interested, please contact us.