DUAL-COMPACT optical Observatory Station with dome

Thanks to all the technologies developed by PrimaLuceLab for remote control and power of optical telescopes, we are able to create the most affordable Observatory Stations to be used both as astronomical observatories for astronomy research and astrophotography or as optical ground stations for Space Situational Awareness activities and remote imaging of satellites. We are able to customize the telescopes and cameras according to your application and budget, contact us for a personalized quote.

DUAL-COMPACT optical Observatory Station with dome - main features:

- Dual telescope: one with long focal length and one with short focal length
- High load capacity ESATTO robotic focusers
- Two cameras: USB 3 planetary camera for long focal length telescope, cooled camera for short focal length telescope
- Alt-Az mount with pier for concrete base
- ARCO rotator to provide automatic field de-rotation
- EAGLE control unit to remotely control and power all the devices
- Fully opening dome

By using 2 telescopes in parallel with different focal length and different cameras, the DUAL-COMPACT optical Observatory Station provides 2 different one wide field of view and a narrower one with higher image resolution. Both telescopes are provide with ESATTO robotic focusers and the short focal length one is provided also with ARCO rotator for automatic field de-rotation.

DUAL-COMPACT optical Observatory Station - ScopeDome Clamshell 3M:

ScopeDome Clamshell 3M is the perfect telescope dome to track satellites, space debris or quick sky surveys, because when in use it completely opens and doesn't request for the dome shutter to be synchronized with the telescope position. This way the telescope is able to quickly slew not only to astronomical objects but also satellites or space debris. The fast shutter drive allows almost immediate observation and a special feature of the dome is the ability to open only selected shutter, which allows additional protection of the telescope against strong winds. ScopeDome Clamshell 3M dome includes motors and remote control electronics.

ScopeDome Clamshell 3M dome - main features:

- diameter: 3.0 m
- heigh: 3.1 m
- weight: 300 kg
- number of shutters: 3
- opening time: 80s
- drive: six engines 250W
- automation: ScopeDome Arduino Card
- software: ScopeDome Arduino Driver, ASCOM, Windows 10
- equipment bay: 77 x 35 x39 cm
- door: 77 x 59 cm

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

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.