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Precision engineering & observatory deployment · Campbellfield, VIC Nebula Nest ↗ Starship ↗ 1300 930 730
Astroworx Engineering
Roll-off roof, dome & clamshell · design + installation

Observatories built for the sky

Astroworx designs, supplies and installs world-class observatory infrastructure — from compact private builds to large-scale institutional deployments, across Australia and internationally.

1300 930 730
An Astroworx roll-off roof observatory in front of a ScopeDome 3 m dome
Footprints & domes
1.5 m → 5.5 m
Operation
Manual or remote
Planning approvals
Handled for you
Installations
Australia & abroad
01 — What we build

Four ways to open the sky.

Every project is managed end to end — concept and design, fabrication, on-site installation and systems integration.

01 Custom roll‑off roofs Built around your site, your equipment and the way you observe — from a single pier to a multi-scope research facility. Designed to order 02 Roll‑off roof kits 1.5 × 1.5 m, 3 × 3 m and 3 × 4 m kits in aluminium channel and panels, engineered for fast deployment and enduring performance. From A$11,999 03 Clamshell observatories Rapid sky access with minimal obstruction — ideal for time-sensitive, robotic and satellite-tracking work. From A$90,955 04 ScopeDome systems Fully motorised domes from 2 m to 5.5 m with integrated weather sensing and automation, from the official Australian distributor. From A$32,789
02 — Roll-off roof kits

Configure a roll‑off roof.

Choose a footprint, then open the sky by hand or go fully motorised and image remotely from anywhere. Designed and manufactured in Australia.

Footprint
Operation
9 M² FOOTPRINT · MOTORISED A$23,000
Details
1.5 × 1.5 m roll-off roof observatory 3 × 3 m roll-off roof observatory 3 × 4 m roll-off roof observatory
03 — How it works

From first call to first light.

One team from the first site visit to the night you open the roof — so nothing falls between the cracks.

  1. Scope

    Your goals, instruments and site — and whether the build is exempt or needs planning approval.

  2. Design & approvals

    Drawings, site documentation and council liaison, with a clear timeline and quote.

  3. Fabricate

    Roll-off roofs made in Australia; domes factory-assembled and tested before they ship.

  4. Install & integrate

    On-site installation, piers, motors, weather sensing and automation, commissioned and tested.

  5. First light

    You observe — locally or remotely — and we stay on hand to support what we built.

A 3 m clamshell dome observatory on its raised steel platform under a clear blue sky
An Astroworx technician marking up a dome section
An Astroworx technician working on the dome with a cordless drill, backlit by the sun
Two Astroworx technicians working at the rim of the clamshell dome
3 m clamshell dome · repaired and updated by Astroworx
04 — Service & upgrades

We keep observatories turning.

Repairs, updates and servicing for the observatories we build — and for ones we didn’t, like this 3 m clamshell dome, which our technicians repaired and updated on site.

  • Fault-finding and repairs on site
  • Shutter, drive and controller updates
  • Domes and roll-off roofs, whoever built them
  • Recommissioning and testing
Interactive model

Walk around a 3 m dome.

Orbit, zoom and inspect a 3 m ScopeDome from every side before you plan your own — shutter, base ring and all.

  • Drag to orbit
  • Scroll or pinch to zoom
  • Works on phones
05 — Planning & approvals

You focus on the stars. We handle everything beneath them.

Our observatory deployment service includes full support for regulatory compliance and local planning approvals — so your observatory is not only technically sound, but legally compliant.

Approval pathways range from exempt development to complex multi-agency submissions, and the process, documentation and cost vary considerably between states. We understand planning overlays, council requirements and the technical standards for observatory structures, and coordinate with structural engineers and planning consultants when they are needed.

We take care of

  • Site and zoning assessment
  • Site-specific documentation
  • Liaison with councils, certifiers, and heritage and environmental bodies
  • Timeline and budget forecasting

After scoping, you’ll know

  • Whether your site qualifies for exempt or fast-track approval
  • Which documents are needed — engineering plans, site drawings, heritage reports
  • The expected assessment and approval timeline
  • A transparent quote for the planning component
Planning guidelines in your state
06 — Observatory kits

Kits & upgrades

All observatory kits →
Talk to an engineer

Let’s build your observatory.

Tell us about your site, equipment and goals — we’ll come back with advice, a quote and lead times. From a single pier plate to a complete remote observatory.

Call 1300 930 730