House your own telescope at a remote observatory and control your imaging from home. Compare 16 hosts across 6 countries, in both hemispheres.
Official hosting services reviewed on 6 November 2026. Current space, equipment acceptance, prices and contract terms require operator confirmation. A listing does not reserve a pier.
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16 hosts found
Rockwood, Texas · United States
Starfront Observatories
Northern hemisphere
Send your imaging rig to a Texas facility and operate it from home.
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Stella reviews submitted corrections before changing a listing.
Setup & installation
Installation is covered by the reservation deposit; confirm the final agreement.
Deposit or advance payments
Refundable reservation deposit equal to one month; confirm refund conditions.
Support charges
Basic help included. Advanced work advertised at USD 50/hour.
Minimum term & renewal
No minimum term advertised.
Additional costs & exclusions
Additional telescopes: USD 100/month each on eligible tiers. Confirm tax, shipping and optional equipment charges.
Rates retain the operator’s currency. Request a complete quote, including taxes, shipping and optional services.
Setup requirements and outage readiness
Mini does not accommodate iOptron CEM, EQ5 or EQ6 mounts. Source ↗
Mini accepts the DeepSkyDad OFP2 flat panel only, and does not allow piggyback or side-by-side rigs. Source ↗
Starfront does not accept Celestron CGX or AVX mounts. Source ↗
EQ5, EQ6R and Sirius mounts require a custom pier plate; third-party adapters require advance approval. Source ↗
Backup power
Confirm with the operator.
Internet failover
Confirm with the operator.
Roof safety and clearance
Confirm with the operator.
Support coverage and response
Confirm with the operator.
Shipping and customs
Label the package with the reservation holder’s name, use the operator’s delivery instructions, and include a 30-foot Ethernet cable. Starfront recommends shipping insurance. Source ↗
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Setup & installation
Equipment installation advertised as included.
Deposit or advance payments · To confirm
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Support charges · To confirm
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Minimum term & renewal · To confirm
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Additional costs & exclusions · To confirm
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Rates retain the operator’s currency. Request a complete quote, including taxes, shipping and optional services.
Setup requirements and outage readiness
Keep the complete imaging payload at or below 70% of the mount’s rated maximum. Ask the operator to confirm how to count accessories. Source ↗
Celestron mounts require individual review before shipping. Source ↗
Send a mounted mini PC; ASIAIR must have wired LAN and ASIAIR or Seestar setups also need a Windows mini PC. Source ↗
Backup power
On-site generator and UPS are published; confirm which outlets stay powered and for how long. Source ↗
Internet failover
The operator lists redundant connections and network equipment; ask how failover affects remote access. Source ↗
Roof safety and clearance
The roof closes automatically for rain or high wind. Confirm safe clearance at every telescope position. Source ↗
Support coverage and response
The setup guide describes 24/7 technical support and says issues are typically handled immediately or within 48 hours. Confirm what your agreement covers. Source ↗
Shipping and customs
Contact the operator before sending anything. Test and photograph the complete setup before packing, and follow its instructions about which parts to send. Source ↗
Prepare an inquiry for Death Valley Observatories
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Setup & installation · To confirm
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Deposit or advance payments · To confirm
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Support charges
Standard support includes two hours monthly; confirm extra work and package rates.
Minimum term & renewal · To confirm
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Additional costs & exclusions · To confirm
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Rates retain the operator’s currency. Request a complete quote, including taxes, shipping and optional services.
Setup requirements and outage readiness
Sierra lists up to 32-inch telescopes on equatorial mounts in shared buildings; private buildings list up to 20 inches equatorial or 28 inches alt-az. These are telescope sizes, not clearance or payload limits. Source ↗
Backup power
Site power is backed by an on-site generator. Confirm ride-through for your rig. Source ↗
Internet failover
Standard fiber service has a Starlink backup and VPN access; ask about failover behavior. Source ↗
Roof safety and clearance
Shared buildings have 9–10 foot ceilings. The operator configures rigs to clear the roof regardless of position; confirm clearance for your specific pier. Source ↗
Support coverage and response
Sierra lists on-site technicians year-round and two included support hours per month. Ask about response targets. Source ↗
Shipping and customs
Confirm with the operator.
Prepare an inquiry for Sierra Remote Observatories
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Setup & installation · To confirm
Request a current itemized quote from the operator.
Deposit or advance payments · To confirm
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Support charges · To confirm
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Minimum term & renewal · To confirm
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Additional costs & exclusions · To confirm
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Rates retain the operator’s currency. Request a complete quote, including taxes, shipping and optional services.
Setup requirements and outage readiness
The standard plan publishes a 1.5 m swing radius (3,000 mm diameter). Larger rigs require a custom quote. Ask for payload, parked height and cable clearance. Source ↗
Backup power
Solar supplies the site, with diesel backup. The standard plan lists 230 V at 50 Hz and a 500 W peak allowance per telescope. Source ↗
Internet failover
The operator lists fiber with Starlink backup, VPN access and a standard upload allowance of 30 GB per day per telescope. Source ↗
Roof safety and clearance
The standard shared plan uses an automated roof. Confirm the safe envelope for the assigned position. Source ↗
Support coverage and response
Confirm with the operator.
Shipping and customs
Confirm with the operator.
Prepare an inquiry for ObsTech — Observatorio El Sauce
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Ship your own imaging equipment for installation and remote access.
Equipment & fit · To confirm
Ask the operator to confirm your full rig, swing clearance and software compatibility.
Power, internet & protection
Power, networking, security and environmental monitoring in a roll-off-roof facility.
Installation & support
Routine help during South African business hours; involved diagnostics and maintenance billed separately.
Pricing & term
Monthly or annual plans; request the current tier, installation and support quote.
Hosting tiers & complete cost breakdown
Setup & installation · To confirm
Request a current itemized quote from the operator.
Deposit or advance payments
A refundable reservation deposit is described; confirm amount and refund conditions.
Support charges
Routine help in local business hours. Diagnostics, configuration and involved maintenance are charged separately.
Minimum term & renewal · To confirm
Request a current itemized quote from the operator.
Additional costs & exclusions · To confirm
Request a current itemized quote from the operator.
Rates retain the operator’s currency. Request a complete quote, including taxes, shipping and optional services.
Setup requirements and outage readiness
Provide full rig dimensions, weight, power draw and connectivity requirements for approval. Source ↗
Backup power
The operator describes battery storage, generator backup and surge protection. Confirm runtime for your installation. Source ↗
Internet failover
Confirm with the operator.
Roof safety and clearance
Weather-related closure is automated. Ask the operator for clearance at the specific hosting position. Source ↗
Support coverage and response
Routine human support is during South African business hours. Guaranteed response or after-hours attendance requires a separate agreement. Source ↗
Shipping and customs
The operator can coordinate freight and customs agents. Unless agreed otherwise, the client is the importer of record and pays applicable import charges. Source ↗
Prepare an inquiry for ZuluAlpha
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