Rent an Astrophotography Rig at Kagga Kamma Remote Observatory

Kagga Kamma Remote Observatory (KKRO) is a new remote observatory based in the Eastern Cederberg mountains and offer astrophotographers the opportunity to connect remotely to our observatory and image the Southern Skies from one of the darkest locations in the Western Cape. Typical SQM measurements on moonless nights average in the range 21.75-22. In addition to renting piers (please contact us for more details), we are offering online access to the following astrophotography system for rental on a nightly basis.

Telescope - Askar FRA 300 Pro

Mount - ZWO AM5

Camera - ZWO ASI533MM Pro

Filter Wheel - ZWO EFW

Focuser - ZWO EAF

Guide scope - ZWO Mini guidescope

Guide camera - ZWO ASI120MM

Filters 36mm Antila LRGB filters + 36mm 7nm SHO filters

Controller - ASIAIR (over a VPN connection)

How does it work?

1. Only users with some astrophotography experience will be permitted to use the equipment on offer.
2. Purchase tickets for your selected nights. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to rent this set up for a period of 1 months or longer for a special rate.
3. Once we have received confirmation of your booking, we will contact you with additional instructions on how to connect to the ASIAIR and control the telescope from your location.
4. Each session runs from 4pm to 4pm, to allow for time to set up your imaging session and to download your data the next day.
5. Access to a calibration frame library will be made available on request.
6. We will check the weather at 3pm. If it looks like the night will be cloudy, we will cancel the session and you will be refunded by Quicket
7. Once the session begins, we will be unable to issue you with a refund.
8. Data will be deleted at 4pm each day.

User responsibilities

1. Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the remote telescope service. The telescope may not be used for any illegal or unauthorised activities.
2. Users are required to operate the remote telescope responsibly. Any damage resulting from improper use or operation shall be the sole responsibility of the user.
3. All telescope equipment remain the property of KKRO.
4. Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement, the intellectual property rights for astronomical data collected through the telescope are owned by the user.
5. KKRO shall not be held liable for the imaging quality of the telescope during the rental period. KKRO assumes no responsibility for service interruptions or data loss caused by non-human factors, including equipment malfunctions or network issues.
6. Users acknowledge that astronomical observations are subject to uncontrollable factors such as weather conditions, natural disasters, and events. Additionally, results may be affected by incorrect software settings. KKRO does not guarantee the success rate of any imaging session.
7. If a user violates these Terms of Use, KKRO has the right to immediately terminate the service for that user.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]