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Tele-Station 2 Roll Off Roof Observatory Testimonials
UND Internet Observatory #3
UND Internet Observatory #3 was built during
Summer 2008 and will provide some unique capabilities in
comparison with the other telescopes at the UND
Observatory. This observatory, housed in a custom-built
roll-off roof built by Pier-Tech, Inc., includes a
Pier-Tech 3 pier, a Software Bisque Paramount, and a
16-inch-aperture Meade LX200R optical tube.
Instrumentation includes an Apogee U9000 CCD camera with
broadband clear and BVRI filters and an SBIG
Self-Guiding Spectrograph (SGS). The SGS is a visible
wavelength spectrograph that will be used in conjunction
with a wavelength calibration unit to acquire stellar
spectra that will aide in the classification of
different types of stars. This will be a new research
capability for the UND Observatory and will support
additional research and education projects. The SGS can
only be used locally; it is not designed for remote
operation.
Remote research and education projects that will be
supported include astrometric and photometric projects.

10x10 Tele-Station2, roof open

10x10 Tele-Station 2 housing a Pier-Tech 3 pier, a
Software Bisque Paramount, and a 16-inch-aperture Meade
LX200R optical tube
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Jeff Lunglhofer Observatory,
Boulevard California

8x8 Tele-Station2 Interior

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Closed

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Open
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Lockheed Martin Satellite Surveillance Observatory
10x10 Tele-Station2
"Pier-Tech Tele-Station2 at our Santa Cruz
mountain site in California .Impressed by method of
hardware attachment and ability to seal from weather.
Well engineered."
Rich Tansey
Lockheed Martin
Advanced Technology Center
Palo Alto, Ca. 94304

10x10 Tele-Station 2

10x10 Tele-Station 2

10x10 Tele-Station 2
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University Of North Dakota
Internet Observatories 1 and 2 Grand Forks, North
Dakota.

7x7 Tele-Station 2

10x10 TS2 Fully Robotic Observatory.
Housing a 16 SCT on a ME mount,
7x7 TS2 in background
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Texas A&M University Robotic Tele-Station2 Housing a
Meade LX200R 16" SCT
College Station,
Texas

10x10 Tele-Station2 with Star Traveler Mobile Observatory

10x10 Tele-Station2

10x10Tele-Station2-Roof Closed
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Alan Smallbone Observatory
Colorado
"I
bought a Tele-station 2 used and got some spare parts
from you, I wanted to let you know that I have installed
the observatory and have been using it. The observatory
is fantastic and I am really glad that I got it. Very
well designed and extremely sturdy and ready to stand up
to the rigors of our remote site. Since I installed it
there has been a lot of interest in my club and I have
been recommending it very highly. Thanks for your
assistance with the parts and I am looking forward to
being a happy long time user of the observatory."
Alan Smallbone

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Open, Night

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Open, Night, panoramic

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Open

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Open side view

8x8 Tele-Station2 panoramic view

8x8 Tele-Station2 Roof Closed
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"We have the
enclosure fully assembled and mounted and it looks great
- nice engineering.
Thanks"
Burton
Cherry Valley California

Tele-Station2 10x10
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Gary Walkowski Observatory, Tele-Station2 9'x9'x6'h
wall. Solar powered.



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Paul Adams Observatory
"After months of delay I finally managed to finish my
observatory - and I'm very happy with it! Here in the
high desert of Nevada wood does not last long so I
sprang for a Tele-Station2 7x7 roll-off and electric
Pier-Tech 2. I am very, very happy with both. The
observatory is very well made and went together easily.
The pier handles the weight of the 14" LX200 without any
problem and has a very smooth operation.
I located the observatory in a sheltered position due to
frequent winds; the sky view is still good with the pier
extended. The garden wall also helps block some of the
light from 'The Strip.'
I eventually intend to remotely operate the scope from
the office visible to the right in the photos, we have a
few months of shirtsleeve observing nights coming up
however, so I am in no rush to complete that task."
Paul Adams

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Michael A. Mayda
Director, Woodlake Observatory, 121d27'10'W 38d36'13"N
"I am very impressed with its overall quality.
Obviously a lot of effort went into designing and
manufacturing a mechanically sound and esthetically
pleasing observatory enclosure. The Tele-Station
exceeded my expectations, and I don't say that very
often. Congratulations on a great product!"
Michael A. Mayda


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