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Access our ever-increasing archive and choose from thousands of images ready to be downloaded. Or observe your desired target exclusively, thanks to our network of ten professional telescopes located under the best skies across three continents and both hemispheres.
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The network
Forget about cloudy skies
Four years, thousands of miles, and dozens of site visits. That’s what went into our search for the perfect telescope locations in both hemispheres.
But it’s not just geography that sets them apart. We’ve partnered with the best suppliers to select every single component of our telescopes.
The result? A world-leading network of professional telescopes under the best skies that’s ready for you to enjoy.
But it’s not just geography that sets them apart. We’ve partnered with the best suppliers to select every single component of our telescopes.
The result? A world-leading network of professional telescopes under the best skies that’s ready for you to enjoy.
El Sauce Observatory, Chile
IC Astronomy Observatory, Spain
Heaven's Mirror Observatory, Australia
TELESCOPES
El Sauce
Located in the Rio Hurtado Valley, Chile, El Sauce provides one of the darkest skies available to amateur astronomers. Used by both NASA and ESA, the Rio Hurtado Valley offers in excess of 320 clear nights per year with optimal viewing.
Telescope model
CHI-1, 60cm F6.5 Reflector
CHI-1, 60cm F6.5 Reflector
CHI-1 is a Planewave CDK24, a 24 inch (61 cm) telescope with Corrected Dall Kirkham optical design, situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters as well as Sloan photometry filters, making it an excellent choice for both scientific applications and astrophotography of deep sky objects.
CHI-2, 50 cm F3.6 Reflector
CHI-2, 50 cm F3.6 Reflector
CHI-2 is an ASA 500N, a 19.6 inch (50 cm) is a Newtonian telescope with field corrector, situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. It is an identical setup to CHI-4, equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters. Thanks to its wide field of view, it's an ideal instrument for astrophotography of deep sky objects.
CHI-3, 100 cm F6.8 Reflector
CHI-3, 100 cm F6.8 Reflector
CHI-3 is an ASA 1000, a 39 inch (100 cm) telescope with a Ritchey Chretien design, situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters. This large aperture telescope is an excellent choice for both scientific applications and astrophotography of deep sky objects.
CHI-4, 50 cm F3.6 Reflector
CHI-4, 50 cm F3.6 Reflector
CHI-4 is an ASA 500N, a 19.6 inch (50 cm) is a Newtonian telescope with field corrector, situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. It is an identical setup to CHI-2, equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters. Thanks to its wide field of view, it's an ideal instrument for astrophotography of deep sky objects.
CHI-5
CHI-5
CHI-5 has a wide field Nikon 200 F/2 lens, providing a huge field of view, situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters and, thanks to its wide field of view, it's an ideal instrument for astrophotography of large nebulae.
CHI-6
CHI-6
CHI-6 is an Officina Stellare RH200, a 20-cm F3 reflector, situated in the Rio Hurtado valley, Chile. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters and, thanks to its wide field of view, it's an ideal instrument for astrophotography of large nebulae.
IC Astronomy
Located 14 kilometres outside of Oria, a desert valley with the lowest rainfall and maximum number of dark nights in Europe. The viewing provided by the 1,200m altitude provides excellent quality images. The region is also home to the largest European observatory, the Calar Alto complex.
Telescope model
SPA-1, 10cm F3.6 Refractor (OFFLINE)
SPA-1, 10cm F3.6 Refractor (OFFLINE)
SPA-1 is a Takahashi FSQ-106ED (106 mm) F3.6 telescope, situated at IC Astronomy Observatory, Spain. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters and is an excellent choice for astrophotography of deep sky objects, thanks to its wide field of view.
SPA-2, 70cm F8.0 Reflector
SPA-2, 70cm F8.0 Reflector
SPA-2 is an Officina Stellare 70cm (27.5 inches) F8 with RC design reflector telescope, situated in Oria, Spain. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography and Sloan narrowband filters. That makes it an excellent choice for astrophotography of deep sky objects as well as scientific applications such as photometry.
SPA-3, 10cm F3.6 Refractor
SPA-3, 10cm F3.6 Refractor
SPA-3 is a Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 (106 mm) F3.6 telescope, situated in IC Astronomy Observatory, Spain. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography and is an excellent choice for astrophotography of deep-sky objects, thanks to its wide field of view.
Heaven's Mirror
Located on the outskirts of Yass in New South Wales, Australia, Heaven's Mirror observatory provides excellent viewing and plenty of clear nights.
Telescope model
AUS-2, 10cm F3.6 Refractor
AUS-2, 10cm F3.6 Refractor
AUS-2 is a Takahashi FSQ-106ED (106 mm) F3.6 telescope, situated in Heaven's Mirror Observatory, Australia. It is equipped with a set of Astrodon astrophotography filters, making it an excellent choice for astrophotography of deep sky objects requiring a wide field of view.
Community and tutorials
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Curated by world-renowned astrophotographers, our tutorials will increase both your observing and post-processing skills. These are complete masterclasses, available for both novices and experts, that will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating stunning astrophotography pictures. Connect with our community, comprising thousands of astrophotographers, insiders and leading experts. Learn from them, share your work and get inspired from the world's most talented observers.
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