We're very happy to announce that development has begun on the 12.5'+ POD MAX observatory.

The "12.5'+" designation is due to the fact that the standard model will measure 12.5' (3.81m) in diameter, while adding "POD MAX Bays" will increase the wall diameter, depending on the number of Bays, to almost 18' in diameter. The 12.5'+ sized POD MAX is designed primarily for serious astro photographers with large equipment, schools and public institutions, and for corporate research.

In comparison to the popular SkyShed POD 8' model, POD MAX will have a higher, thicker wall, tall steel door with deadbolt, motorization and internet interfacing from the ground up, and since its primary job will be for astro photography and research the dome design will be more of a traditional dome opening. The mobility concept will be carried over from the 8' POD design and you won't need a crane to assemble POD MAX. Just a friend or two. Best of all it will cost much less than any comparably sized commercial ob now available.

With thousands of SkyShed Roll Offs and SkyShed PODs in place around the world, owner feedback has provided us with a unique insight in what is needed for the "ultimate" 12.5' plus observatory, and work has begun on its development. We're extremely excited about bringing the finest, affordable, fully conceived, observatory to astronomers around the world in 2011.

Unlike other astro manufacturers we will not be asking perspective customers for any payment up front. We have enough confidence in ourselves and our design that we are investing hundreds of thousands of dollars of our own capital to fund development and production.

Since we are not asking for funding we will be releasing very little information while POD MAX is in development. Other than to say that if you are looking for the ultimate mid sized observatory you owe it to yourself not to commit to other designs until you've seen POD MAX. Watch for more info on the SkyShed POD website and our Yahoo discussion groups.

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