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5 resultsNexDome 2m Dome pre-orders open
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
NexDome has announced the pre-order availability of its 2-meter steel observatory dome, priced at $6,995. This offer includes a $1,000 discount for those who pre-order by August 31, 2024. The company plans to release the dome by the end of September 2024. The 2-meter dome is the result of five years of development, aimed at creating a durable and cost-effective solut...
Worlds highest telescope TAO looks up for the first time
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
Japan recently inaugurated the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO), situated atop Cerro Chajnantor in northern Chile's Atacama desert at an elevation of 18,504 feet (5,640 meters). Achieving its "first light" this week, TAO is a 6.5-meter aperture telescope funded in part by the Japanese government, designed to observe infrared light. It is uniqu...
SN2024ggi supernova captured using the TS ONTC 8 inch telescope
Saturday, May 11, 2024 by Duncan Milburn
Amateur astronomer Duncan Milburn from Australia's Sunshine Coast captured a stunning image of the supernova SN2024ggi in the galaxy NGC 3621. Taken on the nights of April 12th and 13th 2024, Milburn utilized his TS ONTC 8" Newtonian telescope paired with a ZWO ASI2600MC camera. The total exposure time was just about 2 hours. SN 2024ggi is currently glowi...
NEX22-DO personal observatory dome from NexDome
Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Richard Harris
NexDome has revolutionized the design of personal observatories by focusing on solving common issues found in similar constructions. This includes the overall expense, which is often exacerbated by high shipping costs and the need for additional accessories due to poor design or construction. NexDome has successfully met its primary objective of offering an affordable, ...
Schulman remote telescope access available now
Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
The Mount Lemmon SkyCenter unveiled an exciting opportunity for Astrophotography enthusiasts, enabling them to remotely operate the Schulman Telescope. Positioned at the peak of Mount Lemmon at 9,170 feet, this 0.8-meter (32-inch) telescope is now accessible to users globally through a sophisticated web-based interface. Key features of the remote astrophoto...
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Unlike half-dome designs, NexDome is a classic observatory dome with more than 100 degrees of shutter opening, allowing you to point your telescope to the zenith while remaining shielded from stray light and wind. View more about NexDome
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