Select a product below to read about motors and special services.
For information on domes or automation, click on one of the yellow boxes above.
Motors and a power supply are included in the price of the ROBO-DOME and the 15' domes, but optional on 6' and 10' domes. If you plan to automate a 6' or 10' observatory, your order should include motors.
| Motors | Price US$ |
|---|---|
| ED-6 or ED-10 | 475 |
| ES-6 or ES-10 | 475 |
| PS-2 (110 or 220 VAC) | 120 |
| Services | |
| Pre-Assembly Service | 15% of items ordered |
| Special Colors | $300 |
| Booklet,
"At Home In A Dome"
Postage included |
$7
in U.S.A.
$10 for international |
Electric Dome Drive (ED-6/ED-10)
$475
12 VDC motor drive system for dome rotation on 6 or 10 foot domes. Includes two motors, all hardware. Can be added at any time.
$475
12 VDC electric motor, windlass, and stainless steel cable system for opening and closing shutter on 6 or 10 foot domes. Includes all hardware. Can be added at any time.
$120
12 V 10 A DC power supply with built-in key switch and two toggle switches for electric drive and electric shutter. Specify 110 or 220 VAC. This power supply is used with 10' domes. The PS1 ($100 can be used on 6' domes.
15% of Order
Complete factory assembly and testing of your observatory, including all fitting and drilling of holes. The observatory is shipped partially disassembled with all parts marked for easy re-assembly at your site. Pre-assembly typically reduces installation time by at least 50%.
$300
Standard colors for fiberglass parts are white outside, dark blue inside. Special colors available at extra cost. May increase production time. We can match your color, or you may request a color chart from us.
$7 in USA, or US$10 international airmail.
(Included free with each dome order.)
Practical suggestions for observatory design, including many examples and illustrations. Topics covered: observatory design principles, legal issues (zoning laws and building permits), constructing a concrete pad, designing walls for a dome, putting a dome on a home or other building, pier design, and, selecting the right size dome for your size/type telescope. (Booklet, 59 pages)Please visit our "At Home In A Dome" booklet on-line.
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