For those with a dusty telescope sitting in the closet, you can ship that out to our remote telescoping observatory so that we can get it installed and operational for you to control remotely.
For those with a dusty telescope sitting in the closet, you can ship that out to our remote telescoping observatory so that we can get it installed and operational for you to control remotely. Simply rent a pier (pier tier depends on the size of your telescope, but check out our reference list on the "Determine your pier type" link located at the top of our website!), and your telescope will now be available to use on any clear night. When skies are clear, our automated roofs will roll off our observatories, granting your telescope remote access to some of the darkest skies in the world, all from the comfort of your home!
What does the reservation deposit do?
Our refundable deposit simply secures your pier at our remote telescoping observatory (since there are limited spaces). It is refundable (less 5% for transactions costs) at any time, no questions asked. It also serves as the installation fee when your telescope is installed.
How much does it cost to have my telescope out at Starfront Observatories?
The primary cost is the monthly pier rental fee, which starts at as low as $149 for a Mini pier. Your reservation deposit already covers the installation fee (for a single telescope). That’s enough to get started!
Beyond the recurring monthly pier rental fee, you will be billed for any advanced tech support ($50/hour) or accessories (e.g., Kasa smart plugs, USD cables) purchased from Starfront.
