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We have formed a partnership with Global Rent-a-Scope to offer my telescope along with 7 other telescopes as part of a 24/7 world wide global telescope network. My system can still be access via Global Rent-a-Scope. The name of my telescope is known as "AREO8" on the Global Telescope Network.
Program Information
Remotely Image under the Southern Australian Skies with state of the art research grade equipment!
All you need is an Internet connection and a web broswer to take command of the Southern Astro Telescope as if you where sitting in the observatory yourself. We've taken away the hard setup work freeing you to enjoy an imaging session in the comfort of your own home.
Take a look at what can be done in a matter of a few minutes to a few hours!
Instrumentation:
Telescope
RC Optical Systems - Ritchey-Chretien 317mm (12.5")
Why use a Ritchey-Chretien Telescope?
Robotic Telescope Mount
CCD Camera
CCD: SBIG STL-11000M
Filters: Astrodon Tru-Balance Luminance (UV-IR Blocked), Red, Green, Blue, Ha 6nm, SII 6nm and OIII 6nm filters (all parfocal).
Image Scale: 0.65 arc-seconds per pixel, CCD size 4008x2672 pixel. FOV: 29 arcmins x 43.5 arcmins Bin1x1, 2x2 or 3x3
Focal Ratio: F9, Apature: 311.15 mm, FL 2846 mm
Program Information:
This service can be purchased via Global Rent-a-Scope.
Contact Details:
Phone: Brad Moore Within Australia: 0410 748 679, Outside Australia: +61 4 1074 8679 or email me.
Location: 50km south east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia under Mag 5 Skies.
