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TheSky Professional Pre-Sales Information
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TheSky Professional Pre-Sales Information
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The optional TheSky Domes module automates the control of motorized domes to continuously align the dome with the telescope as the telescope tracks and slews. The Domes module computes the correct dome slit azimuth and elevation for any type of telescope, placed anywhere inside the dome.
The Domes module supports the following dome controllers.
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Ace SmartDome Controller1 |
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ACL-compatible dome controllers |
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Advanced Motion Controls DigiFlex Performance Servo Drive Controller1 |
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Astro Haven clamshell dome controller1 |
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Astrometric Instruments DomePro2 Controller1 |
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Chuck Faranda RRCI RoR Controller1 |
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Diffraction Limited/Cyanogen/SBIG MaxDome II Observatory Dome Control System1 |
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Dome controllers that have an OS-compatible X2 Dome Plug In |
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Dome simulator (simulated dome control) |
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Lunatico Astro NexDome Beaver Dome Controller1 |
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m1OASYS Roll-off Roof Automation System1 |
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MaxDome II1 |
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NexDome V21 |
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NexDome V31 |
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NexDome V41 |
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Rigel Rotation Unit for Pulsar Dome1 |
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RTI-Zone Dome Controller (DIY)1 |
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SkyRoof System for Roll-off Observatories1 |
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Technical Innovations Digital Dome Works (DDW)1 |
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1These open-source X2 Dome Plug Ins are developed and distributed by RTI-Zone. Download the plug in from the RTI-Zone web site, then follow the instructions on the RTI-Zone web site to install the plug in so that TheSky can control this dome. Click on the link below to visit the download page for your dome controller:
Advanced Motion Controls DigiFlex Performance Servo Drive Controller download
Astro Haven Clamshell Dome Controller (does not control the Astro Haven X Dome or XR Dome)
Diffraction Limited/Cyanogen/SBIG MaxDome II Observatory Dome Control System download
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ASCOM-compatible dome controllers |
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Important Distinctions Between the Domes module and TheSky Professional :
TheSky controls your go to telescope.
When the telescope is commanded to slew to an object from TheSky, the Domes module works in tandem to slew the dome and ensure the dome shutter remains aligned with the telescope.
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