Pier Leasing — Pricing & Terms

SOFAR2 offers remote piers with power, network access, and secure infrastructure for your telescope system.

  • $200–$400/month depending on scope size

  • Month-to-month or long-term agreements

  • Setup assistance available

  • Paid technical support available by arrangement

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Our Features

  • We lease pier space from the ground up. You supply the mount, telescope, camera, and accessories.

  • Each pier has dedicated power outlets and network drops.

  • Automated systems close the observatory if unsafe conditions arise (e.g., rain, high winds).

  • We provide minimal on-site assistance (e.g., equipment checks, basic troubleshooting). More extensive help may be available upon request for an additional fee.

  • There are 2 modern guest houses (Casitas) on-site that are available during maintenance trips. Each Casita is includes 2 separate beds, showers, heating/ac, small refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot.

Technical Environment

SOFAR2 provides a stable platform for unattended imaging and long-duration research work.

  • Reliable power with protected distribution

  • High-speed network access to every pier

  • Physical security and controlled access

  • Onboarding and remote configuration support

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