Really neat startup business out of central Texas where a young astrophotographer is capitalizing on the regions dark skies to provide remote telescope imaging to customers around the world.
Bray Falls is the owner operator of Starfront Observatories, a 40 acre property in Rockwood, Texas which consists of a series of plain metal buildings with retractable roofs packed to the brim with 550 telescopes. Customers from around the world pay Falls to tend to their remote accessed telescopes which are positioned under world-class Bortle 1 dark skies and capture celestial events with unmatched clarity. His customer base is growing by the day and the business plan is pretty simple with plans starting at $99 dollars a month:
“For those with a dusty telescope sitting in the closet, you can ship that out to our remote telescoping observatory so that we can get it installed and operational for you to control remotely. Simply rent a pier (pier tier depends on the size of your telescope, but check out our reference list on the “Determine your pier type” link located at the top of our website!), and your telescope will now be available to use on any clear night. When skies are clear, our automated roofs will roll off our observatories, granting your telescope remote access to some of the darkest skies in the world, all from the comfort of your home!”
As outdoor enthusiasts we have a deep appreciation for stargazing and love that this man is sharing the experience with folks living in place where light pollution obscures the incredible sights of the night sky. If you have a telescope and are interesting in working with Starfront Observatories, you can explore options here.
“Our commitment to providing a world class remote telescope hosting experience to customers at the lowest possible price drives everything we do. We win by providing unmatched value to our customers, and we want to make remote telescoping accessible to more people than ever before!” -Starfront Observatories
Dark skies made easy
Welcome to Starfront Observatories, the ultimate remote observatory experience crafted by astrophotographers, for astrophotographers!
Starfront observatories is located in the hill country of Central Texas, far from any major city lights. This location offers pristine views of the cosmos free from light pollution.
Despite being far from any major city, our site has amazingly fast and reliable internet, giving us plenty of room to grow and accommodate new individual and institutional customers.
Where is Starfront Observatories Located?
Located in Rockwood, Texas, under world-class Bortle 1 skies, Starfront Observatories offers a premier remote telescope hosting experience for astronomers, astrophotographers, and space enthusiasts of all telescope sizes and types.
