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That is normal. Finder scopes are only used to make objects easy to locate. The image orientation does not matter for observation.

  • Alt-azimuth: easy to use, moves horizontally and vertically
  • Equatorial: enables precise tracking of objects with only one axis – ideal for high magnifications and astrophotography

  • Moon: from 30 mm
  • Planets: from 100 mm
  • Deep sky: from 150 mm
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Manufacturer: 
Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, Ateities str. 21C, LT-06326 Vilnius

Contact: 
https://yukongroup.eu/


Warning notes
  • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PULSAR DOMES: Changes in humidity or temperature can cause dew or condensation inside your dome. This is completely normal and does not indicate that your dome is leaking. Do not set up the dome in bad weather (strong winds, rain, or snow). Do not use open flames or other ignition sources near the dome. You are responsible for securing the dome properly and ensuring that neither people nor materials are harmed. Your dome is intended only for temporary shelter and should not be used permanently. Please make sure that neither water nor snow accumulates on the dome, as there is a risk of the dome collapsing. Please remove standing water and snow. Please note that the warranty for Pulsar Domes only applies to the proper use of the product and when the written instructions in your manual are followed. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. Furthermore, it does not cover damage, wear, or defects caused by misuse or negligence. We recommend checking whether your dome is covered by your home insurance. The construction of this dome has not been tested for specific snow and wind loads. If it snows, it is your responsibility to remove the snow from the roof to protect the structure from damage. Please note that the warranty is voided if the dome is used differently or exposed to strong wind loads. We also recommend purchasing tie-down straps with carabiners and ground pegs to increase stability when not in use and in windy conditions.
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Accessories

PULSAR DOMES STEEL PIER
Research grade telescopes housed permanently in one of our observatory domes should ideally be installed on an anti-vibration design pier. Years of experience in researching, designing and installing piers has led to this superb range of Pulsar piers manufactured from heavy steel. It can be adapted for most commercially available mounts. The pier can be bolted directly to a suitable concrete floor or founding block. Manufactured from heavy steel, the Pulsar Pier has a black powder coat finish.AVAILABLE FROM STOCK IN GERMANY OR FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS THE DELIVERY TIME IS: 6-8 WEEKS APPROX.FEATURESHeight - 1050mm  Base plate diameter - 450mm.  Heavy steel structureAnti-vibration designPowder-coatedIMPORTANT NOTE: Purchase also the correct adaptor plate for your mount when placing your pier order. A pier fitting kit is available separately.

€999.00*
PULSAR DOMES REMOTE ROTATION DRIVE
The PULSAR Dome Drive is the latest development in automating your observatory. Designed for use with the Pulsar 2.7 metre dome or 2.2 metre dome, you can control your observatory from the LCD display panel or from the supplied software on your PC. The Pulsar Dome Drive system is supplied completely assembled, ready to install, using just 4 bolts. The maximum rotation speed is approx. 2.5 degrees per second.NOTE: Windows 11 requires FTDI drivers to be manually installed to allow the Pulsar App to connect to the dome. Programs using ASCOM (N.I.N.A, SGPro etc..) use virtual COMM ports so are unaffected. FTDI drivers can be downloadd via the link in our software and drivers page: https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspThe LCD display panel will control the following functions:Move left and rightStopAngle displayGo to angleTracking speed displayChange sidereal speedOpen and close shutter (if shutter drive connected)HomeParkChange brightnessBattery level and charging status of shutter (if shutter drive connected)The supplied PULSAR Observatories Software package allows full control of the observatory from a computer, and includes an ASCOM driver for use with third party software, i.e. Maxim DL, to allow full synchronisation with your telescope. The Pulsar software will control the following functions:Move left and rightStopAngle displayGo to angleSidereal speed displayChange home angleChange park angleShutter statusSCOPE OF DELIVERYDome controllerEncoder unitPower supplyHardware (fixing kit, etc)Software (WINDOWS)

Available

€2,198.00*
PULSAR DOME REMOTE SHUTTER DRIVE
Motorize your dome shutter - with Bluetooth connection to the rotational drive, and is a vital step towards complete full remote operation of your observatory. Designed to use with PULSAR 2.7 metre dome or 2.2 metre dome. The PULSAR shutter drive is powererd by a pre-installed lithium battery. The battery is recharged by the supplied new PULSAR Induction Charger or by using a power tank battery charger. The charging and battery details are readily accessible through the rotation drive control box so you can monitor the status of your shutter battery. The shutter drive is permanently powered on and the shutter can be opened or closed using a single red button on the drive housing.Alternatively the shutter can ve opened or closed using the software, by Bluetooth connection with the PULSAR rotation drive.NOTE: Windows 11 requires FTDI drivers to be manually installed to allow the Pulsar App to connect to the dome. Programs using ASCOM (N.I.N.A, SGPro etc..) use virtual COMM ports so are unaffected. FTDI drivers can be downloadd via the link in our software and drivers page: https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspSCOPE OF DELIVERYShutter controllerMotor driveConnecting cablesLithium BatteryInduction chargerHardware kit

Available

€2,190.00*
PULSAR DOMES Pulley Kit
The PULSAR Pulley Accessory Kit is designed to aid the opening and closing of the dome shutter, and to minimise the risk of the shutter slipping and causing damage. Allows the shutter to be part opened to any position if required. Easy to fit, the kit comes complete with pulley wheel, nuts, bolts and washers, together with 4 metres of Nylon rope. It can be fitted whilst your dome is being installed or retro-fitted afterwards. The pulley fits to the flange at the top of your dome aperture, through the existing bolt hole, and the Nylon cord fits to the front and rear of the sliding shutter. Supplied with detailed fitting instructionsIMPORTANT NOTE: This set is already included in the current PULSAR domes and does not have to be ordered separately. Older Pulsar domes can be retrofitted at any time. FEATURES Makes opening and closing the dome shutter easier Minimises the risk of the shutter slipping and causing damage Allows the shutter to be part opened to any position SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x PULSAR Pulley Kit

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€69.00*
PULSAR DOMES MULTI PIER ADAPTOR PLATE
The Pulsar multi pier adapter plate is a universal solution for mounting your equatorial mount on the PULSAR telescope pier (part.No.4900660). This adapter plate has different contours on the top and bottom which are suitable for most commercially available telescope mounts. Depending on the type of mount, it can be easily reversed and the pier is ready for use with another mount. You stay flexible and don't have to work with different adapters when upgrading or changing your telescope mount. The adapter plates we offer are made of solid aluminium material and use, among other openings, the standard hole circle diameter of 130mm with 6pcs through holes of 8.0mm and countersinks for M8 cylinder head screws with hexagon socket. The outer diameter of the adapter plate is 163mm and the overall height is 50mm. This adapter plate is suitable for the following telescope mounts: BRESSER/EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC: EXOS-II and EXOS-II Goto, MON-2, EXOS-II PMC-Eight VIXEN: GP, GPDX , etc. SKYWATCHER: EQ3-2Pro, EQ5Pro, HEQ5Pro, AzEQ5GT, NEQ6, AzEQ6GT, EQ6R Pro CELESTRON: CG-5, AVX, CGem, CGem, CGemDX, CGX, CGX-L, CGE, CGE Pro Adapter plates for many other mountings on request and available at short notice. Ask us by e-mail at info@bresser.de or give us a call. 

Available

€219.00*
PULSAR DOMES Pier Fixing Kit
The Pier Fixing Kit contains the essential items needed to install all Pulsar anti-vibration piers onto a concrete foundation.   FEATURES Essential items needed to install all Pulsar anti-vibration piers Suitable for installing piers onto a concrete foundation SCOPE OF DELIVERY 4 x steel studs with plain nuts and washers

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€35.00*
PULSAR DOMES GEN II SECURITY CLAMP KIT HEAVY DUTY (4pcs)
Pulsars new Heavy Duty security clamps are ideal for automated and remote observatory domes. Made from high quality stainless steel, they remain permanently engaged whilst still allowing free rotation of the dome top. In extreme weather conditions, the dome can be additionally screwed down and secured with the optionally available M8x20 wing screws. We advise the use of these clamps for not only remote use, but also public observatories and schools. They can easily be fitted to exisiting pulsar domes too ! Our HD clamps are supplied in 4pcs.

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€165.00*
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The Pulsar Observatory Dome provides a high quality, secure and practical housing for your telescope. Providing excellent weather protection for you and your telescope, it allows you to have your instrument ready for use at all times. Whether imaging or visual, having the convenience of a permanent set up adds greatly to your enjoyment of exploring the night sky. Ideal for at least 16" (40cm) aperture telescopes and a variety of installations, also ideal for societies, schools, etc. The Pulsar Observatory dome is sectional in design, and is delivered in kit form. Please Ring for details. The Pulsar Observatories 2.7 metre short height dome benefits from many advanced features.FEATURES Finest quality, weather proof GRP finishHigh quality locking system Simple design for self assembly Motorised dome rotation available Motorised dome shutters available Accessory storage bays availableAvailable in white (other colours - please call)Dimensions: Total Height approx 1.7 metres Dome Diameter approx 2.7 metresWall height 0.25 metres  Dome Aperture approx 0.7 metresAvailable in white - other colours e.g. green on requestCUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: Before you place the order of any Observatory Dome system please make sure that your department of planning and building inspection does agree. Probably you need a certain building permission.The customer will need to provide a level concrete base to ensure secure fixing and dome operation. Have a look to our installation guide which gives you an example for a suitable base dimension. Various upgrades and accessories are available. The 2.7 metre Observatory Dome is available in white - for other colours please call. We can also supply a steel pier, that will complete the permanent installation of your telescope, giving you more space within the dome than your existing tripod. We can also fabricate custom height piers to suit your requirements. Customer review: Philippe R. (France):2 years ago, I purchased from you a 2.7 m dome fully motorized settled in my backyard in the region of X. You shall be happy to know that I am very satisfied with this product which is reliable for operating in a remote control mode . The dome hosts a Ritchey Chretien Telescope or alternatively an refractor astrograph used mainly for deep sky imaging I let you inform Pulsar Dome https://www.astrobin.com/search/?q=cpafobinVIDEO:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/video-guides-27-w.aspFAQ:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspIMPORTANT NOTES:THIS PRODUCT CAN`T BE ORDERED ONLINE BUT BY PHONE CALL OR E-MAIL.  AFTER PLACING THE ORDER YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE SALES CONTRACT FROM BRESSER.THERE WILL BE A DELIVERY CHARGE FOR THE OBSERVATORY, PRICE ACCORDING TO LOCATION - PLEASE E-MAIL US OR RING FOR DETAILS. AVAILABLE FROM STOCK IN GERMANY OR FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS THE DELIVERY TIME IS: 6-8 WEEKS APPROX. Save cash money ! PULSAR domes are transported safely on oversized, individually manufactured pallets with special dimensions, which quickly make transport by freight forwarder expensive. Therefore, it would be possible for all customers to pick up their own PULSAR dome with their own transporter or trailer from BRESSER GmbH Rhede/Westphalia, GERMANY, by arrangement.

€6,990.00*
PULSAR DOMES 2.2 METRE OBSERVATORY GEN II FULL HEIGHT
The Pulsar Observatory Dome provides a high quality, secure and practical housing for your telescope. Providing excellent weather protection for you and your telescope, it allows you to have your instrument ready for use at all times. Whether imaging or visual, having the convenience of a permanent set up adds greatly to your enjoyment of exploring the night sky. Ideal for up to 12" (30cm) aperture telescopes and a variety of installations, also ideal for societies, schools, etc. The Pulsar Observatory dome is sectional in design, and is delivered in kit form. Alternatively, we can provide a complete installation service for you. Please Ring for details. The Pulsar Observatories 2.2 metre full height dome benefits from many advanced features.FEATURES Finest quality, weather proof GRP finishHigh quality locking system Simple design for self assembly Motorised dome rotation available Motorised dome shutters available Accessory storage bays availableAvailable in white (other colours - please call)Dimensions: Total Height approx 2.47 metres Dome Diameter approx 2.2 metres Door Height approx 1.1 metres Dome Aperture approx 0.6 metresAvailable in white - other colours e.g. green on request CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: Before you place the order of any Observatory Dome system please make sure that your department of planning and building inspection does agree. Probably you need a certain building permission.The customer will need to provide a level concrete base to ensure secure fixing and dome operation. Have a look to our installation guide which gives you an example for a suitable base dimension. Various upgrades and accessories are available. The 2.2 metre Observatory Dome is available in white - for other colours please call. We can also supply a steel pier, that will complete the permanent installation of your telescope, giving you more space within the dome than your existing tripod. We can also fabricate custom height piers to suit your requirements. VIDEO:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/video-guides-27-w.aspFAQ:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspIMPORTANT NOTES:THIS PRODUCT CAN`T BE ORDERED ONLINE BUT BY PHONE CALL OR E-MAIL.  AFTER PLACING THE ORDER YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE SALES CONTRACT FROM BRESSER.THERE WILL BE A DELIVERY CHARGE FOR THE OBSERVATORY, PRICE ACCORDING TO LOCATION - PLEASE E-MAIL US OR RING FOR DETAILS. AVAILABLE FROM STOCK IN GERMANY OR FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS THE DELIVERY TIME IS: 6-8 WEEKS APPROX. Save cash money ! PULSAR domes are transported safely on oversized, individually manufactured pallets with special dimensions, which quickly make transport by freight forwarder expensive. Therefore, it would be possible for all customers to pick up their own PULSAR dome with their own transporter or trailer from BRESSER GmbH Rhede/Westphalia, GERMANY, by arrangement.

€6,890.00*
PULSAR DOMES ACCESSORY BAY 2.2/2.7 METRE GEN II
Adding one or more accessory bays will provide you with additional storage for your computer, books, etc. ​It is advisable to purchase these bays at the time of purchasing your observatory. This will save the extra delivery charge at a later date. The accessory bay comes with fixing kit and full installation instructions.  Suitable for 2.2m and 2.7m GEN II domes.DIMENSIONS: 1050mm high x 680mm wide x 500mm deep.SCOPE OF DELIVERYBay (1 piece)

€739.00*
Vixen AXD2 with VMC 260 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
AXD2 GoTo mount with VMC260L telescope set The AXD2 mount comes with the new STARBOOK TEN controller and the PFL polar viewfinder, which allows you to configure the mount quickly and easily via reference stars. This telescope set has everything that you need for hobby astronomy. The set includes a telescope, a mount with automatic tracking and a stable tripod. Featuring the STARBOOK TEN controller, the telescope locates celestial objects automatically so that you don’t need to search for them manually. Even if you’re not an expert, you can still give your friends an exciting tour through the night sky! The AXD 2 mount in detail: Robust construction and lightweight housing with 30 kg load capacity (photographic) The RA and DEC axes are made using the A7075 superalloy, one the strongest aluminium alloys. The stability of the A7075 superalloy is stronger than titanium, which is known for its strength as a lightweight material. Its thickness is 38% less than titanium. Using the A7075 superalloy for the axes ensures that the AXD mount is both lightweight and stable. 21 bearings The rotating parts of the AXD mount have a total of 21 bearings. These ensure uniform motion in order to swivel the telescope and track objects. Stepper motors Vixen uses precise stepper motors for the mount in order to ensure optimal performance. The motors are controlled via a micro-step motion control system, which eliminates the disadvantage of stepper motors with large steps. The system generates 400 impulses per second at a high speed. This results in very quiet scanning with no vibrations. The stepper motors on the AXD mount have sufficient torques. This is most significant when working at high magnifications and photographing with a CCD camera with small pixel sizes. Worm gears The sizes of the worm gears were increased in the latest Atlux version. The AXD mount has 270 teeth in the RA axis and 216 teeth in the DC axis. Both axes are 50 mm in diameter. This ensures that the mount operates with precision and stability. Low backlash The Vixen micro-step motion control system ensures that the stepper motors run uniformly at low and high speeds. This eliminates the need for reduction gears in the motor and therefore reduces the backlash in the gears. Elegant design The flat sides of the mount were designed based on previous generations of the New Atlux range. The white and silver housing provides a modern and elegant exterior with high functionality. The AXD is the flagship model in the Vixen mount range. Original motor layout The solid RA and DEC motor units are arranged in the lower part of the mount. This means that they automatically act as a counterweight. As a result, you require far fewer weights on the counterweight bar. On small devices, no counterweight is required. The counterweight bar can be slid fully into the housing. Polar finder scope The AXD mount is equipped with a 6x20 polar finder as standard. The polar finder features an integrated scale, which provides a quick and easy way to polar align the telescope in the northern hemisphere. For observations in southern latitudes, the polar finder features an image of the Octans constellation, which can be aligned with the night sky. VPEC periodic error correction Periodic errors on mounts are usually measured and corrected by the user. Unlike the old StarBook controller, the STAR BOOK TEN controller saves these errors permanently. The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory and corrected before delivery. This is known as VPEC and functions automatically as soon as you use the mount. It delivers an accuracy of +/- 2.8 arc seconds. You can increase the tracking accuracy further by saving your own recorded periodic errors. The VMC 260 in detail The optics of the VMC260L are significantly better than the traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Despite its high 3000 mm focal length, it is just 650 mm long. Featuring a large 260 mm aperture, the telescope collects large amounts of light for serious professional observations and photography of the planets and countless deep-sky objects. Thanks to the dielectric mirrors, the VMV260L guarantees razor-sharp images and maximum brightness. The open lens barrels cool the telescope quicker than conventional closed Cassegrain systems. The telescope can be used with an optional 0.62x focal reducer to reduce the aperture ratio to 1:7.1. This shortens the exposure times and allows you to photograph large objects. The telescope comes with a standard dovetail bar and a carry handle that doubles up as a camera holder for night sky photography. 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PULSAR DOMES 2.2 METRE OBSERVATORY GEN II SHORT HEIGHT
The Pulsar Observatory Dome provides a high quality, secure and practical housing for your telescope. Providing excellent weather protection for you and your telescope, it allows you to have your instrument ready for use at all times. Whether imaging or visual, having the convenience of a permanent set up adds greatly to your enjoyment of exploring the night sky. Ideal for up to 12" (30cm) aperture telescopes and a variety of installations, also ideal for societies, schools, etc. The Pulsar Observatory dome is sectional in design, and is delivered in kit form. Please Ring for details. The Pulsar Observatories 2.2 metre short height dome benefits from many advanced features.FEATURES Finest quality, weather proof GRP finishHigh quality locking system Simple design for self assembly Motorised dome rotation available Motorised dome shutters available Accessory storage bays availableAvailable in white (other colours - please call)Dimensions: Total Height approx 1.4 metres Dome Diameter approx 2.2 metresWall height 0.25 metres  Dome Aperture approx 0.6 metresAvailable in white - other colours e.g. green on request CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: Before you place the order of any Observatory Dome system please make sure that your department of planning and building inspection does agree. Probably you need a certain building permission.The customer will need to provide a level concrete base to ensure secure fixing and dome operation. Have a look to our installation guide which gives you an example for a suitable base dimension. Various upgrades and accessories are available. The 2.2 metre Observatory Dome is available in white - for other colours please call. We can also supply a steel pier, that will complete the permanent installation of your telescope, giving you more space within the dome than your existing tripod. We can also fabricate custom height piers to suit your requirements. VIDEO:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/video-guides-27-w.aspFAQ:  https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspIMPORTANT NOTES:THIS PRODUCT CAN`T BE ORDERED ONLINE BUT BY PHONE CALL OR E-MAIL.  AFTER PLACING THE ORDER YOU WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE SALES CONTRACT FROM BRESSER.THERE WILL BE A DELIVERY CHARGE FOR THE OBSERVATORY, PRICE ACCORDING TO LOCATION - PLEASE E-MAIL US OR RING FOR DETAILS. AVAILABLE FROM STOCK IN GERMANY OR FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS THE DELIVERY TIME IS: 6-8 WEEKS APPROX.Save cash money ! PULSAR domes are transported safely on oversized, individually manufactured pallets with special dimensions, which quickly make transport by freight forwarder expensive. Therefore, it would be possible for all customers to pick up their own PULSAR dome with their own transporter or trailer from BRESSER GmbH Rhede/Westphalia, GERMANY, by arrangement.

€5,290.00*
PULSAR DOMES STEEL PIER
Research grade telescopes housed permanently in one of our observatory domes should ideally be installed on an anti-vibration design pier. Years of experience in researching, designing and installing piers has led to this superb range of Pulsar piers manufactured from heavy steel. It can be adapted for most commercially available mounts. The pier can be bolted directly to a suitable concrete floor or founding block. Manufactured from heavy steel, the Pulsar Pier has a black powder coat finish.AVAILABLE FROM STOCK IN GERMANY OR FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS THE DELIVERY TIME IS: 6-8 WEEKS APPROX.FEATURESHeight - 1050mm  Base plate diameter - 450mm.  Heavy steel structureAnti-vibration designPowder-coatedIMPORTANT NOTE: Purchase also the correct adaptor plate for your mount when placing your pier order. A pier fitting kit is available separately.

€999.00*
PULSAR DOME REMOTE SHUTTER DRIVE
Motorize your dome shutter - with Bluetooth connection to the rotational drive, and is a vital step towards complete full remote operation of your observatory. Designed to use with PULSAR 2.7 metre dome or 2.2 metre dome. The PULSAR shutter drive is powererd by a pre-installed lithium battery. The battery is recharged by the supplied new PULSAR Induction Charger or by using a power tank battery charger. The charging and battery details are readily accessible through the rotation drive control box so you can monitor the status of your shutter battery. The shutter drive is permanently powered on and the shutter can be opened or closed using a single red button on the drive housing.Alternatively the shutter can ve opened or closed using the software, by Bluetooth connection with the PULSAR rotation drive.NOTE: Windows 11 requires FTDI drivers to be manually installed to allow the Pulsar App to connect to the dome. Programs using ASCOM (N.I.N.A, SGPro etc..) use virtual COMM ports so are unaffected. FTDI drivers can be downloadd via the link in our software and drivers page: https://www.pulsarastro.com/drawings-and-guides-24-w.aspSCOPE OF DELIVERYShutter controllerMotor driveConnecting cablesLithium BatteryInduction chargerHardware kit

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€2,190.00*