"Service" option prices

 

   With the "Service" option, the user provides an observing request to the Observatory staff and it will take care of the observations. Then, images will be made available via ftp or http.

    This way, the user will get the most efficient usage of the instrumentation, depending on the scientific or imaging needs. For example, it is possible to spread a total of one hour of integration time over a whole night, paying just for one (while the "live" option would be in this case more expensive).

 

Telescope	Aperture/focal length (in mm) and f/d	Mount	CCD	Scale	Filters
PlaneWave 17 "	432/2939; f/6.8	Paramount ME robotic mount	STL-6303E, NABG	0.63"/pixel	LRGB H-alpha, OIII, SII
C14-f/8.7	356/3100; f/8.7	Paramount ME robotic mount	ST8-XME, Cl1, NABG	0.62"/pixel	LRGB H-alpha 6nm BVRI (Bessel)
Coronado SM 60	60/800; f/13.2	Vixen SP + SS2K	DBK 31AF03.AS	1.2"/pixel

 

a) Night Telescopes

Two telescopes are available for observing at night:

1) PlaneWave CKD17-f/6.8 + SBIG STL-6303E, NABG + filter wheel on Paramount ME.
2) C14-f/8.7 + SBIG ST-8XME, Class 1, NABG + filter wheel on Paramount ME.

 Prices are of 55 euros/hour for telescope 1) and 20 euros/hour for telescope 2) Also, there is a special, introductory package for new users, only valid on telescope 2)

 

    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.

    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) Coronado SolarMax60 H-alpha telescope + DFK31AF03.AS CCD camera, on Vixen GD2

    Prices and conditions like above.

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

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