Image Your Night Sky!
Six Pier Sites Currently Available
Pricing
Bortle 1 Skies Many Clear Nights
Location
24 Hour Onsite Management
Services
New Roll Off Roof Observatory
Observatory
Location Details
The observatory is located just north of Rodeo, NM with easy access. It is currently listed as being under a Bortle 1 sky by Clear Outside. This location provides many clear nights annually and has very steady air for good seeing conditions. The area is home for many astroimagers due to the sky quality. Should you decide to bring your equipment for installation the local area has restaurants, limited groceries and a gas station.
New Mexico
SW
Observatory Details
A newly constructed roll off roof observatory with steel exterior measuring 20’ x 16’ will house your imaging equipment. The building has a 20’ long roof that rolls to the west. Your telescope installation will be required to provide clearance for the roof when pointed at the zenith. This will prevent equipment damage should the roof need to be closed promptly due to changing weather conditions. Control of the roof opening and closing is performed by the onsite manager according to the weather conditions. The observatory has a warm room that serves as an equipment room providing complete sleeping and bathroom facilities should you decide to bring your equipment to our location for setup.
New Mexico
SW
Pricing Details
Pier rental is priced at $500 per month beginning with the completion of the installation. Piers must be initially leased for a minimum of 3 months. Special pricing is available for 6 month and annual leases. A pier can be immediately reserved pending observatory completion for $250 that will be applied to the first month’s rental upon equipment installation.
New Mexico
SW
Services Details
The observatory provides space for your tripod or pier if you choose to mount your telescope in that manner. If not we can provide a custom steel pier made to your specifications at your cost. Each telescope/mount combination will be provided with power, internet connectivity via Ethernet with your own private subnet behind a comprehensive Next-Generation firewall for the ultimate in security. Each pier location will be equipped with a Digital-Loggers web power switch, 5 port Ethernet switch, a UPS and small stand to hold your computer, power supplies, etc. The onsite facility manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting equipment installation, modifications and security. Each owner of installed equipment is responsible for their equipment insurance. Equipment repairs after initial installation can be requested and will be performed based on an hourly charge.
New Mexico
SW
As a fellow astroimager we understand how important it is to be able to maximize your equipment’s time. We believe we can provide you with optimal imaging time in a light pollution free and secure environment. Contact us today to see if we can accommodate your needs!
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