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Features

  • Choose the size observatory to suit your needs
    - Home Model – diameter 2.3m / 7'6”
    - School Model – diameter 3.5m / 11'6”
    - University Model - 6.7m / 22'
  • Flexibility - choose dome with walls, or dome only with mounting ring
  • Dome and Shutter operation
    - Easy to use hand operated dome rotation and shutter operation.
    - Motorised dome rotation and / or motorized shutter operation.
    - Pendant control of motor from anywhere inside the observatory.
    - Motorised dome rotation: clockwise and anti-clockwise.
    - Computer driven dome rotation and / or shutter operation - MaxDome.
  • Instructions supplied for home assembly – Home and School Models.
  • High Wind Kit available
    - Standard models withstand wind gusts up to 144 kph / 90 mph.
    - High Wind option withstands wind gusts up to 225 kph / 140 mph.
  • Solar panels installed with motorized option to re-charge 12v batteries.
  • Mains battery charger 110 – 240v, optional.
  • Night and Day Solar Vent available to circulate air.
  • Excellent external finish – manufactured from marine grade fiberglass resins.
  • Completely waterproof
  • Colours
    - White exterior – colour variations optional.
    - Interior walls – dove grey.
    - Interior dome – black.
  • Stainless Steel fittings – corrosion free.
  • Silent dome rotation – sealed bearings in urethane wheels.
  • Warranty – 12 months

 

 

 



 

 


Rotation Drive Unit

 

Solar Panel, all Models
 

Lower Shutter


Main shutter
 

Circuit board & Battery
 

Pendant switch - Rotation

 


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