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In 2023, the private observatory of our customer, Mr. Backmeyer, was upgraded with brand-new equipment. Our team dismantled the old instrumentation (Celestron C14 with CGXL mount) and replaced it with a 10Micron GM3000 HPS with PlaneWave CDK17 and the latest camera technology. The facility is operated using a Baader OMS (Observatory Management System) in the existing 3.5m Allsky Dome.
For more information about this installation, including a detailed construction and experience report, please click here: 3.5m AllSky Dome - Ulf Backmeyer
In August 2022, the idea for the Hellas Sky project was conceived during a workshop. It was further developed and refined in spring 2023 until it was publicly presented for the first time at the CEDIC (Central European DeepSky Imaging Conference) in March 2024. Hellas Sky (www.hellas-sky.com) was launched with the goal of making the extraordinarily good observing conditions (stable Seeing of 2" FWHM) at the location accessible to the community. Among other things, the new CDK 17 in the dome will be used for this purpose.
All images taken by www.hellas-sky.com
Furthermore, significant investments are being made in the location. As part of this, our team designed, integrated, and installed two additional telescope systems to meet customer requirements in May 2024. The new equipment includes a Celestron RASA36 with 10Micron GM2000 HPS mount and a dual PlaneWave DeltaRho350, featuring two identical telescopes with matching camera technology, aligned in parallel to capture objects in half the time to generate twice the data. The particular challenge was to mechanically mount the two heavy devices perfectly parallel on the GM3000 HPS mount and align them to each other. The installation at the customer's site was completed in just a few days due to extensive pre-integration and preparation at the factory.
Both systems are equipped with state-of-the-art CMOS cameras and Baader OMS systems.
Hellas Sky now has a total of three state-of-the-art systems available, ready to quickly begin capturing the stars!
We are pleased to collaborate with Hellas Sky and thank them for their trust!
