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Dome Observatory 1
 Dome Observatory 1
 • Galvalume construction with interlocking dome sheets, providing a strong watertight design able to withstand harsh weather conditions.

 • Sub building is not needed, since it’s built into the dome.

 • Motors on shutter and azimuth rotation are included.

 • Optional automation system is available from Pier-Tech Inc, no need to find another supplier.

 • Viewing range is from horizon to 10 degrees past zenith.

 • Full size walk-in door is included.

 • Contactor bars which provide current to shutter motor are available. This option eliminates the need to bring the dome to the home position in order to power the upper shutter motor. With this option, you will be able to power the upper shutter motor at any azimuth position of the dome.

• Do-it yourself installation. Complete assembly manual with detailed step by step pictures included. Installation from Pier-Tech Inc. also available.

 • Widest shutters in the industry are standard, at no extra cost

Dome Observatory Colors
 PTD1 Shutter Design
Up and over shutter that seals against the top of the walk in door. Shutter opens from top of walk in door to 15 degrees past zenith. Since the walk in door travels with the dome in azimuth, the viewing range is effectively from ground to 15 degrees past zenith. Walk in door and shutter can be opened independently from each other.
 

PTD1 Available Sizes
(Diameter at base ring)

• 8' (2.4 meter)
 • 10' 6" (3.2 meters)
 • 12' 6" (3.8 meters)
 • 14' 6" (4.4 meters)
 • 16' 6" (5.0 meters)
 • 18' 6" (5.6 meters)
 • 20' 6" (6.2 meters)
 • 22' 6" (6.8 meters)
 • 24' 6" (7.4 meters)
 • 26' 6" (8.0 meters)
 • 28’6” (8.6 meters)
 • 30’6” (9.3 meters)

PTD1 Options

• Automation System

 • Solar power system

 • Weather Station

 • Cloud sensor

 • Contactor bars which provide current to shutter motor are available. This option eliminates the need to bring the dome to the home position in order to power the upper shutter motor. With this option, you will be able to power the upper shutter motor at any azimuth position of the dome.

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