Backyard Astronomy Dome

Unlike half dome designs nexdome is a classic observatory dome with more than 100 degrees of shutter opening allowing you to point your telescope to the zenith while remaining shielded from stray light and wind.

Backyard astronomy dome.

We sell dome and roll off type dome observatories. Buy a dome or do it yourself from scratch. Amateur backyard observatory plans. Building a backyard observatory 25 years ago usually meant one of two things.

Skyshed pod dome observatory skypod pod max portable permanent observatory portable observatory backyard observatory personal observatory dome makers of skyshed observatories. We offer the original 8 explora dome i and now the 11 6 explora dome ii. The 2 2 meter inside diameter provides plenty of space to operate up to a 14 schmidt cass or a refractor 1400mm long. Now you can afford to sit inside a true observatory sheltered from the winds and annoying neighbor s porch lights.

See more ideas about observatory backyard astronomical observatory. A simple roll off roof observatory was also an alternative. Planning the location if you have already purchased or built your telescope then you will have a general idea as to how much room or what size observatory you will need to install the telescope and allow it plenty of free room for the wires and cabling if the telescope requires electricity.