Your gear on our pier is our commitment. Placing your equipment in a remote observatory under Texas skies will allow you to optimize performance. Our secure Bortle 1 spot is waiting for you.
remote image stacking
AAO offers the ability to remotely stack your data without the need of large sub file transfers. Included in your pier rental is a dedicated PC with a copy of Pixinsight for image stacking, saving time and bandwidth on large file transfers.
private on-site data storage
Save your HDD's at home. On-site local storage included for for subs and calibration data. Small PC's with low memory are not a problem with local storage, thus easily move your data within our system to save resources on your equipment.
power management
We all know equipment requires a reboot every once in a while. At AAO we provide private remote power management for your system. Four individual remote outlets may be accessible from your hand-held device to give you full control of equipment power cycle.
Equipment setup
We can help before you arrive. Ship us your equipment and we will begin preliminary setup for you. Want to save time or your back with heavy lifting? Our shop will accommodate your needs for a smooth transition of equipment handling.
Weather monitoring
Weather monitoring is a must, access to our weather station and cameras for a glimpse of our clear Texas skies. Stay up to date on environmental conditions to correlate your equipment performance.
Astro Ace Observatories is a Texas company with a corporate office in San Antonio and a field office in San Saba County. Our core competency is technology management and infrastructure.