The Virtual Telescope - Bellatrix Astronomical Observatory


	"Assisted" option prices The "Assisted" mode provides real-time assistance from a professional astronomer, both at the imaging and data processing/analysis time. In this way it is possible to get an optimal return from the observing session, learning the foundamental imaging and data processing techniques, especially for scientific purposes. This option is very similar to the "live" one, but with the addition of the full assistance mentioned above. a)C14 + SBIG ST-8XME, Class 1, NABG camera + filter wheel on Paramount ME The price for each hour is 40 euro. Also, there is a special, introductory package for new users. Buying from ten to twenty hours of telescope time, a 10% discount will be applied. For even bigger time slots, discount will be 15%; for slots definitely bigger, special discounts can be arranged. . Of course, telescope time can be used as needed. Telescope time should be used within 2 years. Prices above refer to the telescope used at the f/5 universal focal ratio. Anyway, it is possible to work at f/10 or f/6.3, for an additional fee of 10 euro for request (it will be charged only once if the whole session will run at the new focal ratio) A minimum fee of one hour will be charged; for sessions requiring a rigid time schedule (high priority), an additional fee of 20 euro for session is applied. In case of bad weather of technical problems, the user will not be charged. Sessions should be deleted at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise a 1-hour fee will be charged. For any special need, do not esitate to contact us. In case of bad weather or technical problems, the user's bill will be not charged. b) Takahashi FS102-NSV telescope + SBIG ST-7XME, Class 1, NABG CCD camera on Vixen GD2 Prices are 20% less than the C11 telescope above. Other conditions are as above. Payments may be transferred with PayPal (adding a very small amount to cover commissions). For further info, click here. The staff is available for questions and for buying telescope time.

"Assisted" option prices

The "Assisted" mode provides real-time assistance from a professional astronomer, both at the imaging and data processing/analysis time.

In this way it is possible to get an optimal return from the observing session, learning the foundamental imaging and data processing techniques, especially for scientific purposes. This option is very similar to the "live" one, but with the addition of the full assistance mentioned above.

a)C14 + SBIG ST-8XME, Class 1, NABG camera + filter wheel on Paramount ME

The price for each hour is 40 euro. Also, there is a special, introductory package for new users.

Buying from ten to twenty hours of telescope time, a 10% discount will be applied. For even bigger time slots, discount will be 15%; for slots definitely bigger, special discounts can be arranged. . Of course, telescope time can be used as needed. Telescope time should be used within 2 years.

Prices above refer to the telescope used at the f/5 universal focal ratio. Anyway, it is possible to work at f/10 or f/6.3, for an additional fee of 10 euro for request (it will be charged only once if the whole session will run at the new focal ratio)

A minimum fee of one hour will be charged; for sessions requiring a rigid time schedule (high priority), an additional fee of 20 euro for session is applied. In case of bad weather of technical problems, the user will not be charged. Sessions should be deleted at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise a 1-hour fee will be charged.

For any special need, do not esitate to contact us. In case of bad weather or technical problems, the user's bill will be not charged.

b) Takahashi FS102-NSV telescope + SBIG ST-7XME, Class 1, NABG CCD camera on Vixen GD2

Prices are 20% less than the C11 telescope above. Other conditions are as above.

Payments may be transferred with PayPal (adding a very small amount to cover commissions). For further info, click here.

The staff is available for questions and for buying telescope time.