Standard RISER 200

The RISER 200 is an adapter ring to bring up the dome at about 200MM above the foundation. Typically this is then flush-mounted.  The ring is attached to the concrete foundadtion with either glue- or impact-anchors. You can freely use the inside of the ring to lay and conceal any power or data cabling that is entering the dome.

We will help and support you in this phase of your project with the conduit planning.

In case our team also installs your dome, they will assist you with planning your observatory and have many suggestions and smart solutions!

The RISER 200  offers the most simple way to install the RD-400 clamshell dome on a concrete foundation. 

For most privat observatories this setup will be be just fine, because in this configuratioin the RD-400 clamshell dome already offers an unobstructed view of the sky, right down to the horizon. 

Important here is the correct position of the telescope in the dome.

In case you are uncertain: let us do a CAD simulation for your telescope and equatorial, or alt/az mount to find the correct size of telescope pier.

Ask us: we have the solution!

In this configuration you can install telescopes of up to 20 inch. Aperture  is everything, they say.

But never forget the only and most important function of your RD-400 clamshell dome is to PROTECT your expensive telescope.

That is what it does best.

Consider during the planning phase,  that your telescope must be safely (and correctly!) parked in the dome.

DOME PARTS optical can help with CAD simulations of your equipment.