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Sirius 2.3m Home Model Astronomy Observatory

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Item No. 749-10000

Sale Price: $6,189.36

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Home Model Astronomy ObervatoryThe Home size observatory is ideal for any individual observer or for a small club. It adequately holds two to three people with a side or centrally mounted telescope. The addition of one or more wall storage locker panels will add to the available space.

Home Model Dimensions:

  • Total Height: 2.83 meters (9′4″)
  • Wall Height: 1.5 meters (5′0″)
  • Diameter: 2.3 meters (7′6″)
  • Door Size: 1150h x 800w (3′6″x 2′6″)
  • Aperture Width: 0.6 meters (2′0″)
  • Open past zenith: 250mm (0′10″)
  • Wind speed: 144/225 kph

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.
    - Motorized dome rotation and / or motorized shutter operation.
    - Pendant control of motor from anywhere inside the observatory.
    - Motorized 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
  • Colors
    - White exterior - color variations optional.
    - Interior walls - dove gray.
    - Interior dome - black.
  • Stainless Steel fittings - corrosion free.
  • Silent dome rotation - sealed bearings in urethane wheels.
  • Warranty - 12 months

Note:

* Prices may fluctuate due to currency exchange rate.
** Call for current freight and delivery charges and ETA.

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