2.3m Sirius Motorised Observatory - Excellent Condition
I have owned this dome for the past 4 years
(Purchased from Astrojunk – Jonathan Bradshaw) $10,000
• Just washed and polished with high grade marine grp polish
• Dome is in excellent condition with 2 storage pod panels
• One pod is fitted with a purpose made desk for a computer setup
• Stainless Steel Marine grade solar panel/battery vent which runs 24/7
• Large hydroponic carbon filter in a 20lt drum and high output fan unit to provide fresh filtered positive air pressure to the dome
• Portable dehumidifier/air conditioner unit
• New 110Amp gellcel battery to power the Mount/dewheater/cameras with ripple free 12 volt power
• High quality (8mp) wifi/cat5 cable camera to monitor telescope operation
- timber false floor to cater for under floor cabling with marine grade carpet
Technical Details
• Total Height. 2.83m/9'3" - Wall Height. 1.5m/4'11"
• Diameter. 2.3m/7'6"
• Door size. 1.15m H x 1.0m W/ 45" H x 39" W
• Aperture Width. 0.6m / 24"Open Past Zenith. 250Mm / 10"
• Motorised dome rotation/Motorised shuttersMaxDome II (computerised dome rotation only)MaxDome II
• Dome rotation and shutter operation)Mains battery charger (240v to 12v)Solar Panels
• Motorised dome rotation and/or shutter operation (External Solar panels keep batteries charged to operate these rotation/opening functions for remote locations)
• Computer-driven dome rotation and/or shutter operation using the MaxDome II circuit boards and software program.
• The pendant hand controller supplied with the motorised option can be operated anywhere inside the observatory.
• The motorised dome rotation can be run in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
• Motorised dome rotation and shutter opening and closing can be performed from the hand controller or directly from ASCOM
Purchaser to bring help to disassemble the dome which will pack on to an 8x5 trailer or a small tray truck
The Sirius Dome was the best investment for my Astro photography as it allowed me to mount all my telescopes (14” SCT and various refractors) without any concerns about the need to cover or protect them in any way.
The ability to have the dome link to the whatever telescope is mounted on my EQ8 R Pro mount and have the dome follow the telescope during the imaging sequence is a perfect trouble free night of imaging and also to have the ability to operate the dome from the office is a god send.
To replace this dome today with a new Sirius Dome with full automation for the dome and shutter would cost about $20,000.
Please PM me for more images if required or to discuss the dome requirements.
