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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