System Operational • Bortle 1

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Rent world-class telescopes under Bortle 1 skies. Professional astrophotography made accessible.

Telescope from $69/night • Datasets from $45 • JPEGs from $20

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Messier 106 (M106)
Galaxy · Messier 106 (M106)
Orion Nebula (M42)
Nebula · Orion Nebula (M42)
WR-134
Nebula · WR-134
Lobster Claw Nebula (SH-2-157)
Nebula · Lobster Claw Nebula (SH-2-157)
Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)
Nebula · Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)
$99*
Per Full Night
Bortle 1
Darkest Skies
Quick Data Turnaround
Image Delivery
Pro-Grade
Equipment

Discovering professional astrophotography has never been more accessible. Our online telescope rental service provides remote access to phenomenal equipment stationned under pristine Bortle 1 skies.

From $69 per night

Professional Equipment Controlled by You

Access to cutting-edge astrophotography equipment worth $18,500+ in pristine dark sky conditions

Telescope

SkyWatcher Esprit 100ED. Focal length: 550mm (f/5.5). Apochromatic refractor for maximum sharpness.

Camera

QHY600M Pro Cooled. Resolution: 61MP (9576×6388). Sony IMX571 sensor. Cooling: -20°C.

Mount

iOptron CEM70. Payload: 70 lbs. Precision autoguiding system. Sub-arcsecond tracking.

Filters

7-position automated filter wheel. LRGB + Ha, OIII, SII narrowband. 2" premium optical glass.

Format

16-bit FITS format. Full calibration frames included. Compatible with PixInsight, Photoshop.

Delivery

4+ GB raw data per session. Next-day secure download. Optional pre-stacked master files.

Why Bortle 1 Skies Matter

The difference is not just visible—it's measurable.

ParameterBortle 1 (Our Site)Bortle 6 (Suburban)Your Gain
Limiting Magnitude21.7 mag/arcsec²19.1 mag/arcsec²+2.6 mag
Nebula ContrastExcellentPoor+400%
Background Noise180 ADU1200 ADU-85%
Exposure Time30 minutes3+ hours-80% time

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Professional astrophotography accessible to everyone

Student

$69
/ Night
  • Full night imaging
  • All filters included
  • Raw FITS data
  • Exclusive student rate
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Discovery

$79
/ Night
  • Full night imaging
  • All filters included
  • Raw FITS data
  • New customer offer
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Standard

$99
/ Night
  • Full night imaging
  • All filters included
  • Raw FITS data
  • Delivery within 24h
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New Moon

$129
/ Night
  • Full night imaging
  • All filters included
  • Raw FITS data
  • Maximum darkness
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Rent Telescope

Control our professional equipment remotely. Choose your targets, customize exposures, receive raw FITS data the next day.

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Instant access to pre-captured deep-sky data. Download calibrated FITS files and start processing immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

$99 per night gives you hours of continuous access to professional equipment. There are no hidden fees or hourly charges.
No prior experience required. We provide solutions with varying technical complexity, from simply choosing a target and letting our team handle the rest, to selecting specific acquisition details to meet your needs!
Free rescheduling with no penalties. We have systems that monitor conditions up to 48 hours in advance and alert you if your session will need rescheduling.
Pre-calibrated master FITS files are included by default, though raw data and calibration frames can be provided upon request.
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