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Economical and compact, our 7 foot diameter domes are ideal for one or two astronomers or remote
operation. Add one or more 12 inch base "risers" if more height is required.
All our clam shell designs minimize cost of ownership by reducing complexity and allow full opening
to enjoy the night sky or achieve immediate thermal equilibrium. When operated manually, the 7 foot
dome comes equipped with handles for easy movement of the hatches. Each hatch requires only
18 lb. of lift.
Optional remote control motor drives give you push button opening or remote control. These motor controls
feature RS-232 interface so you can view remotely from home or office. Hand winches are a
a low cost alternative. The clam shell design with the
latest weather seal technology offers the best protection from the elements. Your equipment
may be further secured by padlocking the shells and with the natural locking of the
motor drives.
Ingress and egress is over the side for from below when mounted on top of a structure. Boat stairs,
a small step, or custom made stairs may be used for ground or near ground installations but people are installing
these domes on top of almost any kind of building from Play houses to silos. For these installations
the dome is easily accessed from below.
In either case the installation is a snap. Just bolt the lower flange of the dome to a concrete pad
or a structure that is isolated from your telescope pier. The 7 foot dome ships completely assembled
and only weighs 270 lb. Shipping weight is is approximately 350 lb. on a skid 8' X 8' X 4'.
Most domes are ordered with a white gel coat exterior to achieve the best UV protection but domes
are frequently ordered in a variety of colors. Black is the standard interior color.
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