About Starfront
Welcome to Starfront Observatories, the largest remote observatory in the world!
Located in Rockwood, Texas, the observatory offers a premier remote telescope hosting experience under some of the darkest skies in the world, with Bortle 1 conditions ideal for astrophotography.
Starting at just $99 per month, Starfront makes a professional remote observatory experience possible for anyone. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a passionate beginner, Starfront is committed to making the universe's beauty available to you, regardless of your location, skill level or budget.
SETTING THE STANDARD
The Premier Choice
Serving more than 900 remote imagers—and more customer-owned telescope systems—than any other observatory in the world.
Built for Reliability
Automated roof systems, real-time monitoring, and disciplined night operations help keep your equipment protected and ready whenever the sky clears.
Fiber Backbone
Symmetrical 1 Gbps fiber connectivity and a network built to scale ensures your data needs are fully met at the speed of light.
Decades of Experience
Our team brings decades of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and supporting virtually every type of telescope, mount, camera, and imaging system in remote environments.
Dark, Bortle 1 skies
With roughly 220–250 clear nights each year under exceptionally dark Bortle 1 skies, Starfront gives your system a clearer, deeper window into the universe.
Unsure which pier fits your setup?
Our Pier Type Lookup page will guide you through selecting the appropriate pier based on your specific telescope model, ensuring a stable and optimal setup.
Have questions about remote imaging?
We're here to help you get started in your remote imaging journey. Remote Imaging 101 covers the basics, but don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have!
