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We would like to thank the companies who have made this possible, without their creative contribution to this specialized field this service would not exist.

From the Folks at Global Rent a Scope

DC-3 Dreams ACP

ACP is the leading software supplier of observatory automation software. ACP powers the GRAS network and provides many of the features in use today.

ACP also provides observatory automation through your web browser which allows you to share your sky remotely.

ACP is designed from the ground up to support Astrophotography and Science Researchers.

ASTRODON® FILTERS SIMPLIFY IMAGING

These filters are designed to simplify your imaging efforts, with shorter imaging time, G2V white-point balance , balanced OIII nebula color, and ~1:1:1 RGB combining for Kodak -E CCDs and Interline CCDs. They are an outgrowth of over a year and a half of research , published in Sky and Telescope and presented at AstroImage and Imaging the Sky conferences. The narrowband filters, H-a, SII and OIII, allow you to image when the moon is up, thereby extending the amount of imaging time you have each month. Since they are parfocal with the LRGB filters, you can easily focus on the L or C filter and then switch to the narrowband filter WITHOUT refocusing.
New Mexico Skies

Our goal at New Mexico Skies is providing a remarkable experience for the amateur astronomer. You'll be amazed at the exceptionally dark and transparent view of the night sky from the top of Mt. Joy in New Mexico's beautiful Sacramento Mountains. Thanks to factors such as our prime geographical location, high elevation, and low light pollution, paired with our high-end astronomical equipment and friendly guidance, we are able to offer our visitors an unparalleled viewing experience.
SBIG Astronomical Instruments

In most high technology markets there are "pioneers", companies who have the technology and dedication to influence the direction of an entire industry. In the past 10 years SBIG has been that pioneer in the electronic imaging industry. We have a reputation for outstanding quality products. We were the first company to introduce CCD autoguiding with the Model ST-4, Track and Accumulate (TRACCUM) with the Model ST-6, and dual CCD self-guiding with the Models ST-7 and ST-8. SBIG pioneered tricolor imaging with both hardware and software and are pushing the technology forward again with the introduction of Adaptive Optics and a stand-alone video camera and autoguider. Along the way we were granted two U.S. Patents, one for Track and Accumulate and the other for Self-Guiding.
Software Bisque

Software Bisque will help you pursue your passion for astronomy. As astronomers, we recognize its demanding nature, and the extraordinary precision required to successfully combine science and hobby. Our products will help you achieve your most lofty goals, whether you’re a budding astronomer trying to place Saturn in your eyepiece for the first time, or a veteran observer ready to tackle remote automated observatory operation. Our products will help take you there. At Software Bisque we share your passion.

Global Telescope Network

GRAS-001
TAK MEWLON 300
FLI IMG 1024 DM
NEW MEXICO, USA

Telescope Specification

Application: Deep Space

Telescope: Mewlon 300 - 12", 3572mm FL @ f/11.9

Design: Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain

Camera: FLI IMG1024 Dream Machine

FOV Arc mins: 23.6 x 23.6

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.38

Array Pixels: 1024 x 1024

Megapixels: 1

Pixel Size: 24 um

Filters: Photometric BVRI + Clear

GRAS-002
TAK MEWLON 300
SBIG ST-8E
NEW MEXICO, USA

Telescope Specification

Application: Deep Space

Telescope: Tak Mewlon 300 - 12", 2730mm FL @ f/9.1

Design: Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain

Camera: SBIG ST8E - NABG

FOV Arc mins: 11.5 x 17.3

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 0.68

Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020

Megapixels: 1.6

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: Photometric UBVRI

GRAS-003
TAK TOA-150
SBIG ST-10XME
NEW MEXICO, USA

Telescope Specification

Application: Wide Field

Telescope: Tak TOA-150 - 1100mm FL @ f/7.33

Design: Fluorite Triplet Apochromat

Camera: SBIG ST10XME - NABG

FOV Arc mins: 31.3 x 46.4

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.27

Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672

Megapixels: 3.2

Pixel Size: 6.8um

Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII, OIII and V(Grn)

GRAS-004
TAK EPSLION 250
SBIG ST-8XE
NEW MEXICO, USA

Telescope Specification

Application: Moderate Deep Space

Telescope: Epsilon 250 - 10", 850mm FL @ f/3.4

Design: Hyperbolic Flat-Field Astrograph

Camera: SBIG ST8XE - NABG

FOV Arc mins: 37.1 x 55.6

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 2.18

Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020

Megapixels: 1.6

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: Photometric BVRI & Ha, SII & OIII

GRAS-005
TAK EPSLION 250
SBIG ST-10XME
NEW MEXICO, USA

Telescope Specification

Application: Moderate Deep Space

Telescope: Epsilon 250 - 10", 850mm FL @ f/3.4

Design: Hyperbolic Flat-Field Astrograph

Camera: SBIG ST10XME - NABG

FOV Arc mins: 37.1 x 55.6

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 2.18

Pixel Array: 2184 x 1472

Megapixels: 3.2

Pixel Size: 6.8um

Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII & OIII

GRAS-014
TAK FSQ 106
SBIG STL-11000M
NEW MEXICO, USA

Telescope Specification

Application: Wide Field

Telescope: Tak Sky FSQ 106 ED - FL 530mm @ f/5

Design: Petzval Apochromat Astrograph

Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG

FOV Arc mins: 155.8 x 233.7

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 3.5

Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672

Megapixels: 11

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII & OIII

GRAS-007
ASTROGRAPH 15"
SBIG ST-8XE
ISRAEL

Telescope Specification

Application: Moderate Deep Space

Telescope: Barekrthasi 15", FL 1079mm @ f/2.84

Design: Corrected Newtonian Astrograph

Camera: SBIG ST8XE - ABG

FOV Arc mins: 29.2 x 43.7

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.71

Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020

Megapixels: 1.6

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: LRGB & Ha

GRAS-008
RCOS 12.5"
SBIG STL-11000M
AUSTRALIA

Telescope Specification

Application: Deep Space

Telescope: RCOS 12.5" - FL 2846mm @ f/9

Design: Ritchey-Chrétien Cassegrain

Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG

FOV Arc mins: 29 x 43.5

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 0.65

Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672

Megapixels: 11

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: LRGBV, Ha, SII & OIII

GRAS-012
TAK FSQ 106
SBIG STL-11000M
AUSTRALIA

Telescope Specification

Application: Wide Field

Telescope: Tak Sky FSQ 106 ED - FL 530mm @ f/5

Design: Petzval Apochromat Astrograph

Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG

FOV Arc mins: 155.8 x 233.7

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 3.5

Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672

Megapixels: 11

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII & OIII

GRAS-015
RCOS 10"
SBIG ST-8XME
AUSTRALIA

Telescope Specification

Application: Moderate Deep Space

Telescope: RCOS 10" - FL 1510mm @ f/6

Design: Ritchey-Chrétien Cassegrain

Camera: SBIG ST-8XME - NABG

FOV Arc mins: 20.9 x 31.3

Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.23

Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020

Megapixels: 1.5

Pixel Size: 9um

Filters: LUBVRI, Ha, SII & OIII