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At Technical Innovations we strive to provide the
finest observatory domes and supporting products
as possible, within a price range affordable to
even the beginner- but serious - amateur. In
business more than 17 years, TI has evolved its
product line to address the changing needs of
the astronomy community. As the desire by
astronomers to automate and control remotely
their observatory increased, we expanded and
improved our product line to meet this demand.
Today, we are not only one of the top producers
of fiberglass observatory domes, but market the
finest and top selling observatory automation
accessories. Our more than 1,600 domes are
located in more than 50 countries around the
world. See the interactive map on the
Home page link above or to the left.
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The Technical Innovations offerings have been
broken down into seven "Product Categories". Links
to detail pages for each of these categories can
be made from the tool bar above or the menu
listing t the left. A brief description of what
you will find in each category is below: |
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6 Foot Domes - Two models of six foot domes are
available, along with two types of structure
mounting skirts. |
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10 Foot Domes - Two models of ten foot domes, with
matching optional wall rings and skirts. |
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15 Foot Domes - Two models of fifteen foot domes
presented along with a matching skirt and wall
rings. |
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RoboDome - The award winning complete, compact
remote observatory with optional
mounting foundation. |
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Automation - DDW (the #1 observatory automation
package), Dome Works, RoboFocus and other
automation devices. |
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Accessories - Observatory motor drive systems,
power supplies, dome upgrades, and small parts
and add-ons. |
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Other - Products from other vendors matched to our
observatories, and proud to be a dealer for. |
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Note - Product Photos pages have multiple actual installation
photographs. |
6 Foot Domes - Dome Diameter.........................72 inches
Base Ring Height.......................
9 inches on HD6; n/a on PD6
Wall Ring Height........................45 inches on PD6; n/a on HD6
Inside Height Center...................3 feet 10 inches on
HD6; 6 feet 10 inches on PD6
Door Opening width....................19 inches on
PD6; none on HD6
Number of Rollers.......................9 on HD6;
10 on PD6
Shutter Slot Width......................30 inches
Slot Past Zenith.........................10 inches
Dome Weight............................110 pounds
for HD6; 200 pounds for PD6
Electric Motors...........................Optional
Automation...............................Optional
10 Foot Domes - Dome Diameter.........................119 inches
Base Ring Height........................12 inches
Wall Ring Height.........................12 inches on PD10; n/a on HD106
Inside Height Center....................6 feet; add 12
inches for each PD10 wall ring
Door Opening width....................19 inches on PD10;
none on HD106
Number of Rollers.......................16 on HD10; 31 on
PD10
Shutter Slot Width......................36 inches
Slot Past Zenith.........................16 inches
Dome Weight............................310 pound; add 95
pounds for each PD10 wall ring
Electric Motors...........................Optional
Automation...............................Optional
15 Foot Domes -Dome Diameter........................179 inches
Base Ring Height....................... 12 inches
Wall Ring Height.........................12 inches on PD15; n/a on HD15
Inside Height Center....................8 feet 6 inches; add
12 inches for each PD15 wall ring
Door Opening width....................36 inches on
PD15; none on HD15
Number of Rollers.......................49
Shutter Slot Width......................50 inches
Slot Past Zenith.........................24 inches
Dome Weight............................650 pounds;
add 110 pounds for each PD15 wall ring
Electric Motors...........................Included
Automation...............................Optional
RoboDome - Dome Diameter..........................40 inches
Base Ring Height....................... 25 inches
Wall Ring Height........................ n/a
Inside Height Center...................50 inches
Door Opening width....................none
Number of Rollers.......................6
Shutter Slot Width......................24 inches
Slot Past Zenith.........................5 inches
Dome Weight............................110 pounds
Electric Motors...........................Included
Automation...............................Included
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