Official ScopeDome distributor · Australia

ScopeDome observatories

Europe’s leading automated telescope domes, designed and built in Poland — supplied, delivered, installed and serviced in Australia by Astroworx.

See the range

ScopeDome 4 m, 2 m and 3 m clamshell observatory domes

Dome diameters: 2 m → 5.5 m
Rotation & shutter: Fully automated
Before shipping: Factory tested
Service & support: Local

01 — The range

A dome for every instrument.

From a 2 m dome for private astrophotography to a 5.5 m research facility — every ScopeDome is factory-assembled, tested and prepared for transport.

2 m ScopeDome

Delivered fully assembled and tested — ready to operate straight out of the box. Installation is as simple as setting up a telescope.

Standard 240 VAC motors and control card
Automatic shutter opens at any azimuth via a hidden slip ring
All moving parts enclosed against the elements
3D-designed, CNC-produced parts for minimal gaps and superior tightness

From A$32,789

Specs

3 m ScopeDome

Designed for seamless operation and easy access, with a wide viewing aperture that supports large telescopes.

Full-height side door — entry at any rotation with the shutter open
Smooth, quiet drive and wireless shutter controller for a clutter-free floor
No protruding flaps; robust, high-quality materials
Fast installation with detailed instructions

From A$41,119

Specs

3 m Clamshell Dome

Favoured by professional astronomers for satellite tracking, space-debris observation and rapid sky surveys.

Fast, unsynchronised shutter for near-instant observation
Wide sky access with the shell fully open
Shields the telescope from the elements when closed
Factory-assembled, tested and prepared for transport

From A$90,955

Specs

4 m ScopeDome

Built to withstand harsh weather while keeping its sleek lines — a modular dome for larger instruments.

Up to 6 mm polyester–glass laminate with internal and external profiles
Eight main elements for easier transport and assembly
Two silent 230 V motors; encoder-synchronised with your telescope
Rolls on 16 durable rollers along a stable base track

From A$99,449

Specs

5.5 m ScopeDome

A professional-grade, fully automated dome for research institutions, universities and advanced private observatories.

1-metre-wide observation window with a clear view to the zenith
Takes telescopes up to 1.5 m in diameter
Track-and-roller rotation driven by two quiet, low-power motors
Laminate up to 6 mm thick with convex external profiles

From A$147,525

Guide prices in AUD — talk to us for a quote for your site.

02 — 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

Two Astroworx technicians working at the rim of the clamshell dome — Servicing a 3 m clamshell dome

03 — ScopeDome Australia

World‑class domes. Local hands.

Universities, research institutions and private observatories worldwide trust ScopeDome for reliability, durability and advanced automation. As the Australian distributor, Astroworx brings that technology to the Southern Hemisphere — with local expertise from order to installation.

SuppliedAdvice on the right dome, ordering and delivery to your site.
InstalledOur crew lifts, assembles and commissions the dome.
ServicedRepairs, upgrades and servicing by local technicians who know ScopeDome inside out.

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