Your Telescope. Our Texas Dark Sky.

Lease a Pier at SOFAR2, a remote observatory for astrophotographers, astronomers, and university programs.

Adjacent to the original SOFAR observatory, a member of NASA’s Exoplanet Research Consortium.

SOFAR2 is the expansion of the original SOFAR observatory, home to active astrophotographers and contributors to NASA exoplanet research efforts.

We provide the infrastructure so you can focus on the image, not the environment.

 Dark, stable Texas skies

 24/7 remote access and power

 Technical onboarding and services available

 Trusted by amateur, advanced and academic users

SOFAR2 sits on a historic ranch in Throckmorton County, surrounded by wide horizons and minimal light pollution, giving us Bortle 1 skies.

The region’s dry climate and flat terrain provide a high rate of usable nights and consistent viewing.

We offer customized piers with power, network connectivity, and secure infrastructure ready for your telescope.

 $250–$400/month depending on scope size

 Setup help and contracted technical support available

 Well-suited for long-term imaging or research projects

Imagers and research teams can stay in our lodge or smaller casita, located on the property.

The lodge can also host small meetings or workshops.

Explore images captured from SOFAR and SOFAR2 skies — galaxies, nebulae, and clusters recorded under Texas dark skies.

Tell us about your equipment, what you’re planning — we’ll match you to the right pier and support level.