Product of the Ash Manufacturing Company

Plainfield, IL 60544 U.S.A.

A leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality observatory domes and tracking instrument shelters.

For more detailed information, please see or request our brochure.

The ASH-DOME evolved from a new and different approach to the production of high quality observatory domes.

The ASH-DOME is fabricated from the finest materials and products available to provide strength and stability in a dome shelter to withstand severe weather conditions around the world. 

Many of the outstanding features and available options designed into this versatile instrument shelter are a direct result of suggestions received from professional astronomers, engineers, and amateur astronomers.  ASH-DOME has incorporated these ideas into the product we now provide to many of the world's most distinguished institutions, yet the ASH-DOME is priced to be compatible with budgets of schools and amateurs.

Simplicity of structure and ease of operation are prime factors in considering ASH-DOME.  Basically the ASH-DOME is a steel hemisphere formed by a number of interlocking segments providing an exceptionally strong roof structure.

The up and over style shutter system allows the astronomer to view any portion of the sky through a protected viewing aperture.  The up and over style shutter also keeps wind turbulence in the observatory to a minimum during observatory operation.  This is much different from the older biparting style where the entire aperture must be opened to observe, even during exceptionally windy conditions.

Location of Ash Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 312
Plainfield, Illinois 60544
USA
Phone 815-436-9403
Fax 815-436-1032

We are located approximately 40 miles S.W. of Chicago, Illinois, 45 minutes from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

Delivery Address:
24608 West Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544

Email us at: customerservice@ashdome.com

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