Many astronomers reportdoing LESS observing than they have in the past. All this fantastictechnology, and sizeable investment, sits unused in the corner orburied in the garage.
What's needed is both a permanent and mobile solution tohouse andoperate telescopic equipment at a moments notice, whether in thebackyard or in the field.
By using the same proven material that's been usedglobally, fordecades in agricultural products and outdoor structures, combined withan evolutionary patent pending design, SkyShed POD is the permanent ortemporary observatory solution to house and operate the latest visualand photographic astronomical equipment.
POD's low cost and high quality, along with it'sinnovative design,make it the perfect alternative to much higher priced observatorysolutions.
SkyShed POD XL5 Includes - POD Dome, 5 POD Bay/Wall Panels, 1 Door, Assembly Hardware, Assembly DVD.
Options to choose from when checking out —
Please choose your dome and wall colors, insulation and lining options, or your glow color options, and your shipping State at the end of this listing.
POD Bay Lining
Fifteen pounds of black polyethylene, melded to the Bay color of your choice. Adds even more strength, plus IR radiation protection to PODs installed in extreme high temp areas. Lowers temperatures inside Bay. $60 extra per Bay sold as a set, Pick Up. Small additional cost for shipped weight.
Note — Darkens outer translucent color slightly in the light colored Bays -White, Blue, Ice Green. Your Bays will be slightly darker than your non black lined adjacent panels if you choose a light color. With the Tan, the Grays, and Green, you'll see less difference in color tone.
Ecomate Insulated Wall Panels
You must choose Lined Bays to choose this option. If you choose Insulation without Bay Lining your order will be delayed! We will have to contact you to re-place the order with Bay Lining included. Hardened Ecomate Spray Foam Insulation, adds incredible strength to the already strong wall panels. It blocks Infra Red radiation, UV radiation, and keeps the interior much cooler in extremely hot outside temps. Will help keep heat inside in winter too.
The insulation option is designed for high heat environments, but the added strength makes it a great option for any environment. $60 extra per panel sold as a set.
Please Note — If you're choosing wall insulation, you cannot choose Discovery White as your wall color. The insulation darkens over time and will make your walls look brown.
Bonus Items — DeepSky Software, SkyNews Subscription, SkyShed Pier Plans and over 40 Freeware and Trialware software programs on CD, Official POD Cap.
Dome & Wall Colors
POD Shipping rates (effective 06.01.2010) are subject to change.
PODs ordered today will be delivered in 4-6 weeks!
Unlike competing products, POD is not a D.I.Y. project and isready to go right out of the box. With just a few basic hand tools, youcan have a fully functioning observatory up and operating within ashort time of POD arriving at your front door. How much is your timeworth to you? Don't forget to take your labor time into considerationwhen determining total project cost.
Built like a tank.
