Summary

telescope, consultation, observatory set up, instrumentation, filter wheel, spectrograph, dome control, astronomical dome, astronomical design

Description

We manufacture research-grade telescopes and specialize in the refurbishment of large telescopes and observatories, with over 30 installations at major international observatories. ACE provides turnkey-solutions for new observatories, from design to implementation with staff training. Professional astronomers advise and design custom solutions for complex instrumentation including direct imaging, spectroscopy and multi-function observing. We manufacture the ACE Smart Dome, which is an industrial controller for professional observatory enclosures including Ash Dome, Observa-dome brands, as well as large custom domes.

Special details

ACE SmartDome, ACE Echelle Spectrograph, ACE Filter wheels. Our machine shop has high-precision CNC machining centers and we have rapid prototyping specializing in opto-mechanical assemblies, made from aluminum, carbon fiber, invar and other exotic materials. We have the capability to polish fiber optics to ultra-high precision (1/30 wave and beyond).

Profile

  • Incorporated in
    Arizona
  • Established since
    1994
  • Main/Branch
    Branch

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