OPTIONS

OPTIONAL POD BAYS

The Pod bay Provides additional space for laptops, equipment, LCD screens, charts, storage, etc. The Bays extend to the ground, meaning you can put much more weight in them than a cubby that sticks out through the mid wall.

GLOW IN THE DARK MODELS

Neutron Blue and ION Green GLOW IN THE DARK Models. The entire POD glows in the dark! Why? Because we can.



POD VISOR

for those with neighboring lights, the POD Visor allows you to temporarily turn your Clam Shell Dome into a Slotted Dome, in about 3 seconds. Provides slightly more wind and dew protection as a fringe benefit.

Lightweight and low cost, the POD Visor is a great addition to your POD for those in urban settings






INSULATION

We've recently perfected a method of filling the POD walls with hardened Ecomate foam insulation. Not only does this make the already strong walls incredibly strong, it cuts out IR waves, UV waves, and light.

The thick insulation helps keep outside hot and cold temps on the outside in extreme environments. Only adds 8 pounds per wall panel!






POD ZENITH TABLE (PZT)

For those who want easier zenith access with some scopes we have developed the new PZT. How about slewing through zenith from horizon to horizon, and not having to move the dome all night? The PZT needs no motors, no chains, no need to interface the dome and scope. Way more time for imaging. Longer duration images.

The PZT sits flush with the bottom of the primary dome flange and the outside Wall/Bays. Whenever you want, simply and easily slide the entire open dome onto the PZT. POD Meets Roll Off.
Replacing the dome bracket screws with Quick Release Brackets means the brackets come off easily by hand, no tools needed. QRBs are included in the PZT Hardware Kit.

The PZT is 30" deep, meaning with or without any mount offset, you get a full and clear view way past zenith. In any scope type.
You can also move the dome around on the PZT, or secure it to the table. Polyethylene is almost "self lubricating". This means it slides great on finished plywood. The POD chamfered, double walled flange, makes it slide easier than trying to plane into the wood like a single wall dome might.
PZT is made from stackable pieces.
Using the PZT you have all the advantages of the innovative POD dome design for regular observing and photographing, PLUS the ability to image for hours through zenith, with about 30 seconds of preparation and little effort. The table can be used from time to time when you want to focus on targets which slew through zenith, or, seasonally, rarely, or nightly.




SKYSHED POD DOME COVER

VINYL DOME COVER

Industrial strength, vinyl dome cover

Made of the same material that's used to cover steel carrying flat bed trailers, large outdoor vinyl banners, and boats.

Comes in your choice of White, Light Gray, Medium Green, and Tan. Rated to last 10-15 Years. 1 Year Warranty.

WOVEN POLYETHYLENE DOME COVER

Light weight, industrial strength, woven polyethylene dome cover. Made of the same material that's used to cover tractor trailers.


Comes in one color only - Medium Gray
Rated to last 7-9 years. 1 Year Warranty.


Even though the material used to make your POD will last longer than any added cover can, it doesn't mean that acid rain, pollen, leaves, bird excrement, and other atmospheric matter won't build up on your POD dome, making it dirty.
An industrial strength vinyl dome cover creates a water/snow/ice/dirt/pollen/etc. shield. Plus it passively lowers internal POD temps in high temp locations.
The cover blocks Infrared and Ultraviolet waves, protecting the dome from the harsh sun, and cooling it at the same time in hot sunny locations. It's designed in a "bucket hat" shape, so that it doesn't block the ventilation gap between the POD dome and wall. This also allows more air to circulate beneath the cover.
The cover is medium weight (20 lbs.), and quick and easy to use. You add 6, 5" X 3/8" eye bolts, and 6, 15" bungee cords. Simple instructions are included.