Observatories


Plan your next big project with resources and equipment listed in our Observatories section for building or upgrading your personal observatory.






Amos


Space and Earth are fascinating places, full of promises.

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1983

By enabling a better understanding of the universe and of our planet, our technologies make those promises more accessible.
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Ash-Dome


Ash Manufacturing Company

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Ash-Dome is a product of the Ash Manufacturing Company.
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1995

Astro Haven invented the clamshell observatory… Astro Haven Enterprises expands the envelope.
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Since 1924, the ASKC has grown from a small group of amateur astronomers to one of the largest astronomical societies in the country, with nearly 400 members.
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The brand AVALON INSTRUMENTS was born about 10 years ago, as an innovative high quality product, aimed at both the amateurs and the professionals astronomical world.
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Baader Planetarium


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1966

Baader Planetarium – founded in 1966 by Claus Baader – is a middle sized enterprise having 50 years experience in producing and installing astronomical equipment.
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2008

Backyard Observatories has been building roll-off roof observatories for amateur astronomers, clubs, schools, and government facilities since the Spring of 2003.
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FarpointAstro


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1999 11-50

Farpoint Astro is the home of premium astronomy equipment.
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Giant Magellan Telescope is the work of the GMTO Corporation, an international nonprofit and consortium of 14 universities and research institutions representing Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States.
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John J. McCarthy Observatory


Opening the Universe to all

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The John J.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is a Program of the NOIRLab.
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New Mexico Skies Observatories


Where the "SEEING" is Believing"

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The Remote Astronomical Society Observatory, Mayhill, also known as the New Mexico Skies Observatory is a remotely controlled observatory hosted by the New Mexico Skies astronomy hosting company.
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OMI Astro


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2023

Remote telescope rental and image data sales are our signature services.
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Pier-Tech Inc.


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Manufacturers of Dome and Roll Off Roof Observatories, telescope piers

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2013 1-10

PrimaLuceLab is an Italian company with a brilliant staff of engineers, designers and expert users, founded in 2013 to create innovative solutions for remote space exploration.
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Pulsar Observatories


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Pulsar Observatories have been producing high quality observatory domes for nearly 25 years.
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RemoteSkies.
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Rubin Observatory


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Vera C.
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Since the founding of Sierra Remote Observatories (SRO) in 2007, we have been striving to make it a premiere destination for automated astronomical data collection and imaging, satellite tracking and space communication.
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2003

SkyShed Observatories has been building observatories and winning the hearts of astronomers around the world since 2003.
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World class remote telescope observatories made affordable in the heart of Texas

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The TAO project is a plan to build a world-top infrared-optimized telescope with a 6.
View more about The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO)



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1985

From Hawaii’s Maunakea, astronomers around the world use W.
View more about W. M. Keck Observatory



Waning Moon II


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Waning Moon was the name of my observatory in New Orleans East, seen in the photograph below.
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