Enclosures & structures
Rotating domes, all-sky enclosures and roll-off roofs, coordinated around telescope clearances, controls and local site requirements.
Explore enclosures
ASTRAVYR — Observatory & Celestial Systems
ASTRAVYR / SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT
Observatory systems, designed around the sky.
Explore eight specialist equipment and project pathways, from rotating telescope domes to planetarium theatres. Select a system, then request a tailored project quotation or submit your specification.
Observatory Domes All-Sky Enclosures Roll-Off Observatory Roofs Planetariums & Dome Theatres Astronomical Telescopes & Instruments Integrated Observatory Packages Astronomy Parks & Destinations Celestial Installations & Sundials
Preliminary ASTRAVYR product families. Model availability, technical specifications and export suitability are confirmed during project review.
ASTRAVYR / EDUCATION & RESEARCH
From the classroom to the observatory.
Purpose-built project pathways for schools, universities, scientific institutions and public astronomy education. Explore equipment scope, procurement requirements and dedicated Quote/RFP options.Explore Education & Research01 / SCHOOL ASTRONOMY02 / UNIVERSITY OBSERVATORIES03 / RESEARCH FACILITIES04 / SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTRES
ASTRAVYR / COMPLETE PROJECT SUPPLY
From the observatory enclosure to the instruments inside.
Plan an integrated astronomy equipment package or specify individual systems. ASTRAVYR supports project procurement for schools, universities, research institutions, private observatories and visitor destinations.
Telescopes, imaging & automation
Educational and research instruments, compatible mounts, imaging interfaces and remote-control options. Specific models and integrations require technical confirmation.
Explore instrumentsInstitutional astronomy packages
School astronomy classrooms, university observatories, research equipment and planetarium learning systems, defined around each institution's objectives.
Explore institutional systemsOne coordinated project brief. Tell us the observing programme, site country, instrument requirements and expected delivery stage. Apollo supplies equipment; local professionals handle engineering, approvals, installation and commissioning.
ASTRAVYR / PROJECT PATHWAYS
From an idea to a defined astronomy project.
Choose a project type to prefill Apollo’s existing enquiry. These are scoping pathways, not fixed or guaranteed product bundles.Private Observatory
Private estates and individual astronomy enthusiasts
Potential supply scope
Rotating dome or roll-off roof, telescope, mount and control options
What we need from you
Site country, observing goals, footprint, instrument preferences, weather exposure, local contractor and timeframe.
School Observatory
Primary, secondary and specialist education
Potential supply scope
Teaching telescope, suitable enclosure, supervised controls and learning interfaces
What we need from you
Student ages, supervision model, curriculum, site access, space, budget brief and maintenance responsibility.
Research Observatory
Universities, research groups and institutional science
Potential supply scope
Instrument and mount interfaces, enclosure, remote controls and weather monitoring
What we need from you
Scientific programme, instrument payload, pointing/tracking needs, site conditions, technical drawings and commissioning plan.
Resort Stargazing Experience
Resorts, lodges and hospitality destinations
Potential supply scope
Guest observing equipment, sheltered observation facilities and interpretation options
What we need from you
Guest numbers, staff model, night-sky conditions, accessibility, location, seasonality and site works scope.
Planetarium & Science Centre
Museums, visitor centres and public education
Potential supply scope
Dome theatre, projection, playback and content licensing options
What we need from you
Audience capacity, room geometry, accessibility, languages, content licensing, fire/egress design and delivery programme.
Astronomy Park
Tourism developments, municipalities and destination projects
Potential supply scope
Observatory equipment, visitor displays, sundials and celestial interpretation
What we need from you
Masterplan, visitor volumes, phases, site coordinates, local culture and science review, local design team and tender documents.
Conceptual project packages only. Apollo NZ Global supplies equipment and coordinates project quotations; local qualified contractors and professionals handle engineering, approvals, installation and commissioning. No prices or unverified performance claims.
ASTRAVYR / PREMIUM SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO
The art of
looking beyond.
Observatory architecture and celestial experiences for places where science, discovery and exceptional design meet.
FOUR SPECIALIST FAMILIESINTERNATIONAL PROJECT SUPPLY
01 / THE COLLECTION
Four expressions
of discovery.
Explore the four ASTRAVYR system families, each covering a distinct approach to observation, discovery and project supply. Explore conceptual architectural studies illustrating the scale and character of each observatory family.
ROTATING OBSERVATORY ENCLOSURES
ASTRAVYR DOME
A dedicated protective environment for telescope-based observation, developed around instrument movement and the proposed operating programme.
FULLY OPENING OBSERVATORIES
ASTRAVYR SKY
An all-sky enclosure direction for observing programmes where a larger exposed sky field may be preferable to a tracked aperture.
RESORT & CELESTIAL DESTINATIONS
ASTRAVYR DESTINATION
Architecture, observation and the night-sky experience considered together for hospitality, tourism and premium destinations.
CELESTIAL EDUCATION & IMMERSION
ASTRAVYR DISCOVERY
Planetarium, interpretation and astronomy-learning environments for schools, public venues, universities and cultural destinations.
02 / SIGNATURE SYSTEMS · 01 OF 04
ASTRAVYR DOME
ROTATING OBSERVATORY ENCLOSURESCELESTIAL SYSTEMS / 01
THE APPLICATION
An architecture of precision.
From individual astronomical observation to institutional research, enclosure configuration begins with the telescope, mount and site.
Scope exploration
01Rotating shuttered enclosure pathway
02Telescope and mount clearance planning
03Controls, weather response and servicing review
Early design questions
01What telescope and mount are proposed?
02How will the moving aperture be coordinated?
03What does the local structural and environmental brief require?
PROJECT SETTINGSPrivate estatesUniversity observatoriesSpecialist scientific programmes
03 / INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS
Different places.
The same curiosity.
Applications are developed around environmental exposure, guest or research objectives, telescope requirements and local delivery responsibilities—not a one-size-fits-all product.
APPLICATION FOCUS / FIJI / PACIFIC REGIONSELECTED DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
Pacific Island Stargazing
A calm guest astronomy experience with a protected observing instrument and a separate night-sky terrace.
01Salt-air and tropical site review
02Visitor terrace separate from telescope
03Light control, privacy and guest programming
04 / FROM CURIOSITY TO PROCUREMENT
From first vision
to the right questions.
Move directly into ASTRAVYR's selection and specification systems, then bring the relevant requirements into an Apollo project brief.
05 / YOUR COLLECTION
Build your
project shortlist.
Select up to three families to prepare a focused project enquiry. Scope and compatibility are evaluated for each project.
Your selection begins here.
Use the star buttons in the collection above to shortlist up to three areas of interest.
0 of 3 system families selected
Choose an application to add regional context; otherwise the brief remains international.