ATEO-1

Illustration credit: Craig Stocks · ATEO-1 against the Milky Way at Sage Observatory, UDRO, Utah
Astronomical Telescope for Educational Outreach

ATEO-1

The 16" f/3.75 Dream Aerospace Systems astrograph reflector, hosted by our affiliate partners at Utah Desert Remote Observatories.

16"f/3.75 astrograph
1500mm focal length
62 MPcooled mono camera
5,154ft elevation

About ATEO-1

Insight Observatory took pride in offering the 16" Dream Aerospace Systems astrograph imaging telescope, known as the Astronomical Telescope for Educational Outreach (ATEO-1). This remote telescope is owned and operated by our affiliate partners at Utah Desert Remote Observatories, situated at an elevation of 5,154 ft in the Southwest US. Accessible remotely through the internet, the telescope facilitated teachers, students, and the general public in conducting astronomical research projects for science education or engaging in deep-sky astrophotography.

ATEO-1 alongside images of Comet 62P-Tsuchinshan and Messier 78
Insight Observatory’s affiliate remote telescope, ATEO-1, stationed at UDRO, is showcased alongside captivating images of Comet 62P-Tsuchinshan and Messier 78, both captured using the 16" Dream astrograph. These remarkable images have been meticulously processed by Craig Stocks, adding depth and clarity to celestial wonders.

What equipment is used to capture the images?

Specifications of the ATEO-1 Astrograph Reflector Imaging System:

TelescopeDream Aerospace Systems 16" f/3.75 Astrograph Reflector at 1500mm focal length
CameraASI6200MM Pro 62-megapixel cooled monochrome camera
Filter wheelZWO Filter Wheel (Chroma Luminance/Red/Green/Blue/H-Alpha 5nm/Oxygen III 5nm/Sulfur II 5nm)
GuidingASI 120mm Mini Guiding Camera
MountSoftware Bisque Paramount ME

Monthly rentals

The very high-end imaging system is available for monthly rentals, featuring competitive rates. This comprehensive package encompasses a fully configured computer equipped with both Voyager and NINA software, along with standard hosting inclusive of on-site support.

$1,800First month
$1,700Second month
$1,600Each month after

Hourly rentals

The Dream Astrograph offers hourly rental options when it’s not already booked for the entire month. All additional hours spent on the same target are priced at the lowest rate.

$70First hour
$50Second hour
$40Each additional hour

Process the data

Download and Process High-Quality Image Sets from ATEO-1 on Starbase.