Live in the EU or overseas and need an observatory?

We can ship direct from our factory to anywhere! 

Recent deliveries went to Israel, Germany, Slovakia, Romania, Finland and Portugal.

Call: +44 (0) 1353 886128

Or email: sales@pulsar-observatories.com

Easier installation...

Our new 2.2m and 2.7m  observatories are designed to make diy installations much easier...

Easy to align panels and fewer bolts and fixings make the building process quicker and easier for the customer who prefers to do a self assembly. The door is pre-hung in it's respective panel, with the locks fully installed for you. Also, with a comprehensive downloadable instruction guide, and a full technical support contact number, things could not be simpler!

 

However, if you wish to use our installation service, the costs are as follows:

Installation fee for a 2.2m full height observatory: £295

Installation fee for a 2.7m full height observatory: £395

You will need to provide a flat, level base to ensure a smooth installation.

 

 

UK and EU enquiries - sales@pulsar-observatories.com

 

Or call us on +44 (0) 1353 886139    Mob. 07725 956071 

Protect yourself as well as your scope and equipment

Before deciding on your route to
the best astronomical accessory you’ll ever buy
consider the following...

 

Amateur observatories come in all shapes and sizes, some home-brewed, some professionally manufactured. Only the tried and tested traditional dome offers full protection from the elements to both you and your valuable equipment.

Observatories and the weather
The major issue with any observatory is permanent protection from leaks caused by rain and snow. Not only do modern astronomers want to protect their optical equipment but also their hi-tech electronics that are vital to astronomy in the 21st century. Pulsar Observatories are guaranteed weatherproof. They need no sealing tapes around joints and definitely no need for a rain cover.

Observing in comfort
Most astronomers spend many hours at their telescopes, getting totally absorbed in observing and imaging. Although runoff roof observatories and similar housings protect astronomical equipment they offer little comfort for the observer when the installation is in use. Not only does the astronomer have to put up with the vagaries of frost and freezing breezes quite often but, apart from a few lucky people, there is little or no shade from streetlights and neighbours security lights.

Benefits of a motorised dome

Dome rotation drive systems are now available for the entire range of Pulsar Observatories, but you may ask yourself is it something that you need. There is no doubt that having your dome synchronised with your telescope/mounting system is the ultimate in convenience it is your astronomical pursuits that will have the final say. Motorising your Dome rotation is a must for unattended long exposure photography and imaging. Slewing the observatory dome in line with your telescope will allow you to leave your telescope and dome to continue tracking your chosen target without you having to sit acting as a minder.

The dome control system offered by Pulsar Observatories >

 

                            

                  

Now available!

 

 

Dome Tracker

 

Dome Tracker is the connection between your computer and the electronic driving of your 2.2m or 2.7m dome rotation and shutter motors. Dome Tracker can send a signal to open and close your shutter,and includes an emergency closure input associated with a security input, cloud sensor, etc. It allows you to enslave your dome with your telescope movement during go-to and tracking. Dome Tracker is required to allow full remote control of your observatory from a PC.