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ASH-DOME

Our preferred dome manufacturer is Ash-Dome. In business for over 50 years, they are one of the most trusted names in dome observatories and tracking instrument shelters. Their designs are a direct result of suggestions received from professional astronomers, engineers and amateur stargazers. With outstanding features and options, Ash Domes can be found in many of the world’s most distinguished institutions.

Ash Domes are built precisely to customer specifications before being shipped to the observatory site for installation and they are priced to be compatible with budgets of schools and amateurs.

Ash Dome Styles

Ash-Dome

Starting at $18,030

  • Sizes: 8' (2.44 m); 10' 6" (3.20 m); 12' 6" (3.81 m); 14' 6" (4.42 m); 16' 6" (5.03 m); 18' 6" (5.64 m); 20' 6" (6.25 m); 22' 6" (6.86 m); 24' 6" (7.47 m); 26' 6" (8.07 m); 28' 6" (8.68 m); 30' 6" (9.29 m)
  • Electric Upper and Lower Shutters; Azimuth Drive
  • Azimuth Drive

WALK-IN

Starting at $70,000

  • Ash Dome with higher walls and doorway replacing the lower shutter
  • Dome base ring rests on foundation
  • Allows for entry and exit from the rotating dome at any time

SUB-BUILDING

Starting at $7,700

  • Sizes: 10' 6" (3.2 m), 12' 6" (3.8 m), 14' 6" (4.4 m), 16' 6" (5.0 m), 18' 6" (5.6 m)
  • Wall heights: 4' (1.2 m), 6' (1.8 m) and 8' (2.4 m)
  • Serves as a base for the dome

ASH-DOME Models

"R" MODEL

  • Sizes (diameter at the base ring): 8′ (2.44 m); 10′ 6″ (3.20 m); 12′ 6″ (3.81 m); 14′ 6″ (4.42 m); 16′ 6″ (5.03 m)
  • Standard Motors: 110/120v, 60 cycle, single phase; Optional: 220/230v, 50/60 cycle, single phase
  • Can be mounted on the Ash Wall Cylinder
  • REA – Electric Upper Shutter; Azimuth Drive
  • REB – Electric Upper and Lower Shutters; Azimuth Drive

"M" Model

  • Sizes (diameter at the base ring): 18′ 6″ (5.64 m); 20′ 6″ (6.25 m); 22′ 6″ (6.86 m); 24′ 6″ (7.47 m); 26′ 6″ (8.07 m); 28′ 6″ (8.68 m); 30′ 6″ (9.29 m)
  • Standard Motors: 220/230v, 50/60 cycle, single phase
  • MEA – Electric Upper Shutter; Azimuth Drive
  • MEBH – Electric Upper Shutter; Hydraulic Drop-Out Lower Shutter; Azimuth Drive

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